by Martin James Foundation | Dec 8, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, voluntourism opportunities are resurfacing, including orphanage volunteer opportunities. While many people grow up believing that supporting and visiting orphanages was necessary and constructive, we now understand...
by Martin James Foundation | Nov 21, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
This blog is a collaborative piece of work between Hope and Homes for Children, Forget Me Not, The Himalayan Innovative Society, and Martin James Foundation as part of their Developing a Model of Community-Owned Foster Care in Nepal Project. “We learned to prioritise...
by Kara Cousins-Kamari | Nov 7, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
The Orphan Myth Today an estimated 8 million children live in orphanages around the world. While it’s widely assumed that children in orphanages do not have parents or family, this is generally not true. Commonly referred to as the ‘orphan myth’, 4...
by Kara Cousins-Kamari | Oct 10, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
Decades of research demonstrate how growing up in an orphanage can have harmful impacts on children and young people’s development and mental health. We’re grateful to work alongside partners who prioritise mental health as they deliver family-based...
by Martin James Foundation | Sep 9, 2022 | Martin James Foundation
We are currently seeking volunteers to join our Board of Trustees in the roles of Trustee and Treasurer. Who we are The Martin James Foundation is a global network of organisations working in alternative care for children. We believe that children should grow up in...
