Donate
children on the grass
No place to call home

The backstory of The World’s Uganda orphanage investigation

The World’s host Carolyn Beeler talks to reporter Halima Gikandi about how she undertook this reporting, and how donors can better vet the international children’s organizations they financially support.

The World

In this May 31, 2017 photo, children lie on the grass during break at the Side-By-Side Boetheo School, which assists mostly orphans who were previously out of school but now receive scholarship aid from a donor if they satisfy criteria such as having a birth certificate, in Rakai, Uganda.

Ben Curtis/AP

All week, The World has brought you an investigative series about orphanages, also known as children’s homes, in Uganda.

These homes have proliferated in the country, despite the fact that, even in the best of circumstances, they are not considered healthy for children.

The World’s Africa correspondent Halima Gikandi uncovered allegations of abuse and neglect at three children’s homes, which are all founded and funded by people from the United States or Europe.

The World’s host Carolyn Beeler talks to Gikandi about how she undertook this reporting, and how donors can better vet the international children’s organizations they financially support.

Listen to the full conversation by clicking the audio player above.

Will you support The World with a monthly donation?

There is no paywall on the story you just read because a community of dedicated listeners and readers have contributed to keep the global news you rely on free and accessible for all. Will you join the 226 donors who have supported The World so far? From now until Dec. 31, your gift will help us unlock a $67,000 match. Donate today to double your impact!