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A mother of many

EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 18 MIN

A mother of many

from Dear Daughter · host BBC World Service

Anita from Singapore is a mother whose first fostering experience didn’t go to plan, but she was encouraged to try again.Twenty-three years on, she has opened her heart and home to 28 foster children.She tells Namulanta Kombo about the difficult moments, and the joy and purpose she’s found in giving children a safe, loving place to grow.To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404.

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