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This tender ballad about adoption will have you reaching for a kleenex, and hopefully will make you think about adoption in a whole new way. Inspired by an interview heard on the radio with Christian recording artist Mark Schultz, this heart-wrenching song was written by Debbie L. Rice. Debbie’s father was adopted, and Debbie is also the mother of a little girl adopted from China.

This video takes a brief look at wether China’s orphanages really care about the Children. The song is The Orphan by the Newsboys btw.

International adoption is a kind of adoption, through which a couple or an individual becomes the permanent and legal parent of a child, who is born in some other country. Generally, prospective parents must fulfill the legal adoption requirements of the child’s nation as well as country of their own.

The necessary requirements for beginning the international adoption process vary, depending up on the country of parent. For instance, in most of the countries, adoptive parents are required to get approval first, while in few, either state agency or private adoption agency approves the adoption. In case of the United States, the first stage of the process begins with selection of an international adoption agency. Each agency works with a particular group of countries, though few focus on only one country. Some countries permit independent adoption, which is least costly and the parent does not need to contact an agency to complete the whole process. However, adoption is a tough process for the first time adopting parents.

Country wise, the laws differs, and is dependent up on nation’s willingness and openness to international adoption. Few countries, like Korea and China have established procedures and rules for international adoption, while many African nations forbid it. Some of the African nations have extended residency requirements for the parents, which in fact rule out international adoptions. One of the examples is Malawi, where residency is required for adopting a child.

Some of the African nations like Ethiopia are very much open to international adoption. That is why Ethiopian Adoption has become a popular option for the American families. As per the U.S. Department of State, in the year 2005, 441 orphans’ visas were issued to Ethiopian children, while in 2006 the number of visas increased to 732.

Apart from China and korea, Philippines is an another Asian nation, which has flexible international adoption policy. According to U.S. State Department, Philippines adoption reached to the number 265 during 2007.

Hence, by looking at the statistics given below we can conclude that international adoption is on its increasing trend-

According to U.S. State Department, countries for international adoption by American parents for year 2007 include –

Guatemala – 4728, China – 5453,  Russia -2310, South Korea -939, Vietnam – 828, Kazakhstan – 540, Ukraine – 606, India – 416, Colombia – 310 and Liberia – 353. Recently, Vietnam signed treaty for openings the doors for adoption.

To Volunteer in Nepal is an experience of a lifetime! Volunteering in Nepal at projects such as orphanages and schools will not only be helping the people of Nepal but you will also get to know the country and its wonderful people in a much more meaningful way.

Nepal is bordering by China to the north and India to the south, east and west. For a relatively small country, the Nepali landscape is uncommonly diverse, ranging from the humid Terai in the south to the lofty Himalayas in the north. Nepal boasts eight of the worlds ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest. Kathmandu is the capital and largest city.

The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, its rich cultural heritage and its friendly people. A small country wedged between India and China, it contains 8 of the worlds 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest. It is the worlds only official Hindu state and is dotted with both Hindu and Buddhist temples and sites of pilgrimage.

Nepal is also poor and underdeveloped country, with most of its population relying on small-scale agriculture. Volunteers can work in a range of projects with local people. Volunteers will experience the traditional way of life, the culture and the beauty of Nepal, while engaging in an exchange of ideas and work practices in the poorest communities.

Working as a volunteer in Nepal is a great way to contribute to one of the worlds most beautiful countries. As a volunteer in Nepal you also gain a unique insight in to Nepalese culture and daily life as well as getting to know both local people and other volunteers. In order to volunteer it is not necessary to have specific skills just a desire to give something back on your gap year.

You will be teaching and providing disadvantaged Nepalese children with a better start in life. You will be teaching English teaching assistants, often in villages few other travellers venture too. If you have never taught before you can still volunteer on your Nepal travel as full training is provided when you arrive, as well as lessons in speaking basic Nepali.

Here are some typical volunteer opportunities in Nepal.

Teaching English : Volunteers teach for a few hours each day. The age range of the students will vary, but generally will be between 10 to 14 years of age. Students have a basic level of English. Volunteers are encouraged to work with local teachers as well to develop new teaching practices and help with their conversational English to enable them to teach English in the future.

Working in an Orphanage : Volunteers are placed in orphanages where they will assist the children in their day to day routine. There are several orphanages in Nepal where you can be placed in near Kathmandu. The children are mostly between the ages of four and fifteen, and have a basic level of English. The general role of the volunteer will be to care, look after and encourage the children. Volunteers will teach the children general life skills, including health and sanitation, as well as arts, crafts and music.

adopting our beautiful gianna wan-fen kennedy from China. Nothing can capture the magic or reflect the love that grows every single day! Video is about 30 seconds too long…but I didn’t know how to edit iMovie when I created…signed, Mom E. Person

Can we visit the orphanage our child is from? What should we know before we travel?

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Since the early ’90s, Americans have adopted nearly 70,000 Chinese children. With thousands of them now at an age to appreciate returning to the homeland, heritage tours have brought adoptees and their families to China, presenting an unequaled opportunity for bonding and sharing identity issues. “Found in China” follows six Midwestern families as they observe contemporary trends and ancient Asian traditions in both urban and rural contexts.

The 80-minute documentary focuses on the 9- to 13-year-old girls and how they attempt to fit together the puzzle pieces of their pasts.

The impact that this trip makes on the children and their parents cannot be underestimated. It provides a foundation for additional dialogue and emotional development. Because Chinese adoptions are not “open”–birthparent records are not kept because it is a crime to abandon one’s child–few details can be found about an adoptee’s background.

Occasionally an adoptee can visit with foster parents or the person who discovered the child and took her to an orphanage. But most find little in their orphanage files.

“Found in China” captures the spontaneity of the children seeing China for the first time since leaving the country as infants or toddlers. The documentary reveals their thoughts about their orphanages, caregivers and the foster families.

The possibilities of searching for birthparents is explored by tour participants, with insights from older Korean adoptees and adoption specialists including Sara Dorow, PhD, best known for her book, “When You Were Born in China.”

Filmmaker Carolyn Stanek adopted two Chinese daughters in the early 1990s and thus the documentary includes scenes from their orphanage, Jiande, in Zhejiang province. Other stops on the tour included Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Shanghai for Stanek’s family. Scenes from Nanchang and Changsha were also contributed by another family. Stanek’s background includes being a reporter for the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette, a journalism instructor, and author of a book about Title IX (Contemporary Books). She then obtained an MBA from the University of Chicago which enabled her to become a stock analyst for a couple decades.

Returning to her love of journalism, she took filmmaking classes while researching and preparing to produce “Found in China.” Music featured in the documentary is from Jonathan Rickert of Berkeley, CA. His rhythms combine the rich lyricism of Asian influence along with downtempo electronic music.

Nell Bryden, a Brooklyn-born vocalist and guitarist, sings “Goodbye” for the closing credits. San Francisco street musician Michael Masley plays his cymbalom (a Hungarian-styled dulcimer) throughout the terra cotta soldiers scene.

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China is the economic wonder of the world leading the world in economic development. With great cities such as Beijing, China is a great destinations for your travel experience. Travelers from all over the world are getting more and more interested in getting to know China in a more meaningful way. Volunteering in China is becoming more and more popular and is a great way for a meaningful trip to China.

China is growing very strongly and is the leading country in Asia with the economy moving forward strongly not only in Asia but as one of the leaders in the world. But the country still has lots of poverty and with lots of help needed. As a volunteer in China you will be able to make your personal contribution to a child and to the country in general.

How long can you volunteer in China ?

You can do your volunteering in China from one week up to a few months or years even which makes this wonderful opportunity available for people on a short term or long term basis. You will be amazed how you can make a difference at a charity even for one week leaving a lasting impact.

Where can I volunteer in China ?

A great destination for your volunteer vacation in China is Beijing. Beijing is the heart and soul of and the capital of China. Anyone who has been to Beijing will not forget this place easily as Beijing is such an amazing experience. The big buildings of Beijing, the local street restaurants, the local culture and the industrious people of Beijing make this city one of the most exciting destinations in Asia.

What do I do for volunteer work ?

To volunteer in China means to help out and work with Chinese charities, shelters for street children in cities such as Beijing, community projects, schools, orphanages, projects for disabled children and other projects whilst on your trip abroad.

There are many great projects available in Beijing for your volunteering with many orphanages, shelters for street children, projects for children with disabilities, soup kitchens and community projects available. There are so many projects available that you are easily able to work at a project that suits you best.

Volunteering whilst on your vacation is the ultimate meaningful travel experience. You will be able to give back to the ones in need and you will also be able to get to know China and its people in a much more worthwhile way. And what you will hear again and again from volunteers after their experience is that they had the time of their life and learned so much about themselves.

Here are some volunteer opportunities in China.

Teaching in China at an orphanage or a poor school to help educate children. Be a volunteer teacher during your volunteering holiday in China and teach English to children at orphanages, schools or shelters for street children. English is very much needed in this growing country and many children can not afford English education.

Projects for Children with Disabilities: work at projects for disabled children and teach English to the children, interact with them and help in their rehabilitation.

These are some of the more popular volunteering opportunities available in China. This is the time to experience a truly meaningful and worthwhile vacation in China and see this economic miracle in a meaningful way.

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