“Such an increase in orphanage care could violate the rights of tens of thousands of Myanmar children,” he added. One five-star hotel in Yangon had an orphanage visit on a stop for its river trip but has since ceased. It fears that the growth of orphanage tourism could separate many more minors from their families. Leaflets warning visitors not to visit orphanages are placed in hotels and airports. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Flooded fields in Dala, an area south of Yangon in Myanmar where tourists can visit orphanages.

Source: The Guardian September 29, 2016 05:03 UTC