Resources on Orphan Care
This statement by the World Evangelical Alliance – developed in collaboration with regional Alliances, affiliated organizations and experts – calls on the Church to help shift care for orphans and vulnerable children from institutions to family-based solutions. Read the statement.
From a biblical perspective, caring for orphans is a central expression of faith and reflects God’s own character as a defender of the vulnerable. Scripture consistently calls believers to protect and provide for children without parental care, emphasizing compassion, justice, and personal responsibility. Read more.
Caring for a child in an orphanage is significantly more expensive than supporting them in a family setting—sometimes costing 10 to 15 times more in certain countries. Many children in orphanages are “economic orphans,” meaning they have living parents but are placed in institutional care due to poverty. Learn more.
Institutional care can have significant negative effects on children, particularly in their emotional, social, and cognitive development. Growing up in orphanages often means limited one-on-one attention, which can lead to attachment difficulties, developmental delays, and challenges in forming healthy relationships later in life. Learn more.
In this resource you will find success stories and practical guidance on moving children from institutional care to family-based care. It highlights real examples and outlines best practices such as strengthening families, developing foster care, and building community support systems. Read more.
These firsthand accounts offer powerful insight into the emotional and developmental impact of growing up in orphanages, helping readers better understand the challenges children face and the importance of family-based alternatives. Read more.