Linda Reynolds says ‘we need to be part of the solution’ after revelations 80% of children have a living parent or familyLiberal senator Linda Reynolds says Australians have helped the “perfect 21st century scam” of orphanage tourism flourish in the Asia Pacific. Reynolds, speaking in London overnight, said Australia now had a responsibility to prevent orphanage tourism in the region. Reynolds has campaigned from within the government for action on orphanage tourism, a practice that nongovernment organisations and charities say is a form of modern slavery. 'Most of the children still have parents': behind the facade of a Bali orphanage Read moreThe vast majority of children living in “orphanages” in developing nations are not true orphans. But a Senate inquiry called for stronger action, including the redirecting of Australian foreign aid into community-based or family care for children.

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2018 02:03 UTC