This article from the Australian sheds light on the increased vulnerability of children to trafficking in the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal.

This article from the Tokyo Weekender sheds light on the adoption situation in Japan.

According to this article from the Times of India, the Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern regarding the adoption of Indian children by foreign nationals as a means of child trafficking and exploitation.

Next Generation Nepal has published a press release on its current efforts to combat child trafficking in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has hit Nepal.

This piece from Friends International highlights the work of Next Generation Nepal and others to address the increased risks faced by children, especially those most vulnerable, in the aftermath of the recent earthquake in Nepal.

This post from the London School of Economics Volunteer Centre urges people wishing to volunteer with children in Nepal in response to the recent earthquake to think first about their impact. The post shares several resources on orphanage volunteering, including links to Next Generation Nepal, Orphanages.no, The Better Care Network, Learning Service and UNICEF Nepal as well as a video on orphanage volunteering.

This episode of BBC Newshour highlights the issue of children living in institutions in Nepal, both before and after the earthquake.

This post from World Vision tells the story of one mother in Nepal who was approached by strangers after the recent earthquake asking to adopt her children. The story highlights the increased dangers faced by children and families, especially those most vulnerable, after a natural disaster.

The purpose of this research was to capture more accurate and detailed information regarding children in various forms of alternative care in Thailand.

The purpose of this research was to capture more accurate and detailed information regarding children in various forms of alternative care in Thailand, as well as the legal, policy, management and oversight environment surrounding them in order to plan and programme more strategically in the area of alternative care, and simultaneously contribute to the global evidence base for international findings and recommendations on alternative care.