In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Riley from Hope and Homes for Children. Mark has been campaigning for decades to end orphanages and return children to family-based care. We discuss the problem, its links with colonialism, the inspiring work being done to combat it and the inspirational success stories.

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Presenter: Peter Frederick Gilbey

Guest: Mark Riley

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Important links:

Hope and Homes for Children

Better Care Network

“Decolonising tourism and development: from orphanage tourism to community empowerment in Cambodia”

The shocking truth about orphanages

Why we need to end the era of orphanages by Tara Winkler

Transform Alliance Africa

Cambodian Children’s Trust

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