Psychological and Social Issues Affecting Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Ntshuntshe, Zoleka; Taukeni, Simon George

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“…In statesponsored orphanages, they are also facing the same issues 18 . They face severe psychological 19 and emotional problems 20 , social issues 21 , psychosocial 22 , identity 23 , as well as health issues 24 . At these houses, their caregivers are often not well-trained to fulfill the psycho-socio-economic needs of children 25 .…”

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Honoring the Sacred Duty: Orphan Care in Islam and Pakistan

Hafiz Muhammad Azeem,

Omar Mahmood Wattoo,

Advocate High Court LL.M. LL.B. (hons)

2023

Al-Nasr

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Orphans are facing various issues. Caring for orphans holds a sacred position in Islam. It is a sacred duty that has been emphasized in the Quran and Sunnah. This paper examines the practices of orphan care within the Islamic framework. It is an attempt to declare that orphans are never alone, within the Islam. The concept of orphan care in Islam differs from traditional adoption practices in Western societies. Islamic law offers a unique approach that safeguards the orphan’s original biological identity in case of adoption. The Islamic system for orphan care through adoption establishes a temporary arrangement that obliges guardians to safeguard and provide the orphan with all their physical, emotional, and spiritual requirements, as well as guard their property as a trustee. This system ensures that orphans receive the love and support they need while also preserving their identity and connection to their heritage, as well as inheritance. Islamic law provides a comprehensive framework for caring for orphans. Pakistan, as an Islamic republic, adheres to Islamic law and is therefore bound to design policies for orphan care in accordance with the injunctions of the Quran and Sunnah, as highlighted in this paper.

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Honoring the Sacred Duty: Orphan Care in Islam and Pakistan

Hafiz Muhammad Azeem,

Omar Mahmood Wattoo,

Advocate High Court LL.M. LL.B. (hons)

2023

Al-Nasr

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“…The African region is called the home of many orphans as a result of the conflicts as well as the high burden caused by HIV and AIDS, which killed many parents, thus widening the path for orphans. At least 12.3% of all children in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) [about 43 million] are orphans (Ntshuntshe & Taukeni, 2020). In the African traditional culture, there were no orphans as parentless children were cared for within kin systems, but due to poverty and other strains, families increasingly became less willing or unable to take care of orphans while others started taking advantage of them (Pollack & Fishman, 2020).…”

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Relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda

Otto

Mwesigwa

2022

JAS

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Purpose: This study assessed the relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda. Specifically, three objectives guided the study, namely; to examine the relationship between networks and sustainability of institutionalized child care, to examine the relationship between coordination and sustainability of institutionalized child care, and to determine the relationship between collaboration and sustainability of institutionalized child care. As a consequence, the paper reverts to three selected variables of partnership, that is, networks, coordination and collaboration vis-à-vis sustainability of institutionalized child care. Methodology: A mixed approach was used and data were collected using a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale and an interview guide. The study was based on Forebelian principles and attachment theory. Statistical data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (linear regressions). Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Results: The study established a positive and significant relationship between networking and sustainability of institutionalized children's care (R2 =.362, Coef. =.425) as it increases the sustainability of institutionalized child care by 36.2%. Further, the findings revealed that coordination increased sustainability of institutionalized children's care by 47.7% since it produced an adjusted R2 of.477. The regression coefficient of.477 suggested a strong and positive correlation. Finally, it was established that a significant correlation exists between collaboration and sustainability. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended that the government should partner with institutionalized children's homes since partnership is one of the fundamental mechanisms in promoting sustainability. Also, there is need for capacity building through trainings on partnerships organized by either the government or NGOs, and further studies may be conducted to examine other factors that affect the sustainability of institutionalized children’s care apart from partnerships. Consequently, the results contribute to the national policy on child care centers seeing that they are becoming more instrumental in caring for the vulnerable children.

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Social Attitudes Towards the Future in Graduates of Orphan Organizations

Telitsyna

Milakova

2021

Психологическая Наука И Образование

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Despite the efforts of the state and non-profit organizations (hereinafter — NPOs), the problems of orphans’ adaptation and integration into the society persist. Studies of speech behavioral models in graduates of child care institutions of some non-profit organizations reveal the antinomic nature of their programs and goals. These contradictions revolve around the process of formation of dependent social attitudes in orphaned children. The task of our research is to assess the role that NPOs play in the formation of certain social attitudes of graduates of child care (boarding) institutions (ex-orphanages).Using the verbal and communicative method of interviewing and through the analysis of the outreach programs provided by NPOs we show that the existing programs of post-orphanage adaptation, regardless of their universal yet relevant character and the diversity of the employed tools, cannot address the whole variety of emerging problems and challenges.

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Psychological and Social Issues Affecting Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Honoring the Sacred Duty: Orphan Care in Islam and Pakistan

Honoring the Sacred Duty: Orphan Care in Islam and Pakistan

Relationship between partnership and the sustainability of institutionalized child care in Lira City, northern Uganda

Social Attitudes Towards the Future in Graduates of Orphan Organizations

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