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EPISODE · Nov 8, 2012 · 10 MIN

The tragedy of orphanages | Georgette Mulheir

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Orphanages are costly and can cause irreparable damage both mentally and physically for its charges -- so why are they still so ubiquitous? Georgette Mulheir gravely describes the tragedy of orphanages and urges us to end our reliance on them, by finding alternate ways of supporting children in need.

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