SPECIAL REPORT

Children’s Homes: In Africa, Scrutiny Leads to Closures

3 Articles

Every nation grapples with how to care for children who are neglected, orphaned or separated from their families, but countries in Africa have long been focus points for outsiders who claim to want to help. Now, many governments there are tightening restrictions related to child welfare.

This Special Report has 3 Articles

Child Homelessness in Rwanda Continues, Despite Government Efforts to Provide Homes

Janviere Uwimana

Accused of Witchcraft, Children Find Refuge in Catholic Center in DRC

Nadia Kanyere Karasisi

Good Intentions, Questionable Results: Uganda Cracks Down on Unlicensed Children’s Homes

Nakisanze Segawa

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