This study explores the effect of COVID-19 on a small number of privately run and funded residential care institutions by conducting a qualitative research study comprising 21 semi-structured interviews across seven focus countries. The interview participants include founders, funders and directors of residential care institutions and reveal the impact of COVID-19 on many aspects of the operations of privately run residential care institutions including funding, care for children, staffing, the presence of volunteers, impacts of public health measures and directives, reintegration of children and plans for the future. The outcomes of this study provide important insights to support ongoing advocacy, engagement and technical support for care reform targeting a range of stakeholders including residential care institution directors, donors, volunteers and governments in a COVID-19 impacted world.
Read the accompanying case studies:
- Case Study 1: Futures Children's Centre
- Case Study 2: Lu Lu's Children's Home
- Case Study 3: Grace Orphanage
Read the accompanying briefing notes:
- Briefing Note for Donors and Supporters of Overseas RCIs
- Briefing Paper for In-Country Organisations Engaging with RCIs
- Summary Briefing Paper
- Briefing Note for Volunteers and Volunteer Sending Organisations
