At the very core of Beyond the Orphanage is a mission to protect the safety of children. For thirteen years we have been committed to finding better ways to provide at-risk, orphaned and abandoned children with the love, care and support they need to thrive.We’re also deeply committed to a capacity-building centred model of development....
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As a rule, we like to share positive stories and the beauty and success of the children we support. But we also know it’s essential we share with our community the challenges, situations and risks our partners and children face.Recently our Kenyan program partner Alfajiri sent us a report about how COVID-19 is affecting their...
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While a large majority of the world 'shelters in place' the street children of Nairobi in Kenya are facing enormous risks to their safety. With a lack of safe shelter, food and access to water, these children are amongst the most at-risk people in the world.Numbers of confirmed COVID-19 infection are still low in Kenya...
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Like most of the world, Nepal is currently in a National Lockdown which, at the time of publishing on 22 April has been confirmed by the government to continue for another two weeks. However, it is widely anticipated the lockdown will be extended for another month.There have now been 31 confirmed cases in Nepal, however,...
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Imagine being surrounded by family, but unable to communicate your needs. Or being in a school, and having little idea of what was being taught.Now more than ever as we navigate social isolation we understand how important it is to be able to communicate with those around you. In times of crisis, communication is what...
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As an organisation, we like to share the good news with our communities. We like to give you a glimpse of the beauty in our children, an insight into their resilience, and to share the many stories of kids thriving. However, right now we need your help.We are currently in the midst of a child protection...
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As a global pandemic, the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) is immense and far-reaching.For developing countries, this pandemic poses a significantly high risk to health, safety and social stability.Beyond the Orphanage have been working closely with our in-country program partners in Nepal and Kenya to monitor the local situations, and to implement measures to keep the...
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2019 - Our Year in ReviewAs we start a new year, it is important to celebrate our achievements, and recognise that when people take action, individually and collectively, positive change does happen.Thanks to the ongoing support of our donors, we have made great steps forward in 2019 and we’d like to share some highlights with...
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We’re excited to announce that tech-developer Anomaly is partnering with BTO to donate 1/3 of all sales of its new game, Monstapals, to support the important work BTO does in caring for at-risk children in Nepal and Kenya.What is Monstapals? It’s a cool new interactive app that helps kids learn about Australian animals.Monstapals’ developer Anomaly...
Read more At BTO everyday is Children’s Day! We are continually focused on improving the lives of those we care for and ensuring their rights are upheld.On 20 November it is Universal Children’s Day, which was first established by the United Nations in 1954. Celebrated annually this Day is designed to improve the welfare of children and...
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