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Why orphanage tourism could soon be outlawed

Anne Majumdar - KarryOn

In September, a parliamentary committee will submit an interim report on the proposed Modern Slavery Act in Australia, which could criminalize the practice of organizing orphanage trips overseas. 

Why orphanage tours are wrong

Mark Riley - Diary of a Muzungu

This blog post underlines the issues with orphanage volunteering and tourism, including its developmental and emotional impact on children and how it fuels the continuation of orphanages and diverts resources away from family preservation and reunification. 

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Orphanage Tourism and Modern Slavery

ABC News

In this interview with ABC News, Kate van Doore talks about the trafficking and exploitation of children in overseas orphanages and how volunteering in and funding orphanages contributes to negative outcomes for children.