An orphanage is a place where children without parents are cared for and housed. If a child has no parents — because the parents died or lost custody — the child is considered an orphan. Orphans are parentless. An orphanage is an institution that takes care of orphans.
Where do the most orphans live?
Where Do They Live?
- 43.4 million orphans live in sub-Saharan Africa, 87.6 million orphans live in Asia, and 12.4 million orphans live in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- 1.5 million children live in public care in Central and Eastern Europe alone.
Do orphanages still exist in the world?
Traditional orphanages are largely extinct, having been replaced by modern foster systems, adoption practices and child welfare programs.
