To: All volunteer organizations offering placements in orphanages,

I am concerned about the mounting evidence and research highlighting the risk of trafficking and exploitation facing children in institutions and orphanages across the world. I urge you to:

• remove all advertisements and mention of voluntary orphanage placements on your website
• commit to stop funding placements in orphanages and publish a short statement on your website clarifying your organization’s position against voluntary placements in orphanages that may be directly fuelling the trafficking and exploitation of children
• establish a sustainable and careful system of divestment and join the worldwide movement to ensure children are raised in safe families who have been empowered to care for their own children with the support of partners experienced in child protection.