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How (Not) To Start an Orphanage

by Tara Winkler
$18.70
How (Not) To Start an Orphanage - Thryft
How (Not) To Start an Orphanage - Thryft

Learn from mistakes of starting an orphanage.

This book could be a good read for those who are interested in volunteering in or starting an orphanage. It provides insight into the complexities of such a task and highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of the children, rather than one's own intentions. The book offers an honest and thoughtful reflection on the author's personal journey of starting the Cambodian Children's Trust, making it a must-read for anyone interested in doing good in the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How (Not) To Start an Orphanage

by Tara Winkler
$18.70
ISBN: 9781742376288
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $33.18
Authors: Tara Winkler
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date of Publication: 2016-05-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Biography Memoir, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 245 readers)

Description

How could it be wrong to save the children by starting an orphanage? Oh, in so many ways . . . Tara Winkler first arrived in Cambodia to join a tour group in 2005 and was taken to visit a small orphanage in Battambang. The children were living in extreme poverty, and Tara was determined to raise money to help them. Two years later, after fundraising in Australia, Tara returned to Battambang only to discover that the same children were in deep trouble. Her spontaneous response was to find them a new, safe, home. With a team of committed locals and support from friends, she established the Cambodian Children's Trust (CCT). With an instant family of 14 children and three dogs, Tara had to learn a lot, very fast. And, along the way, she realized that many of the actions she took with good intentions were not at all what the children needed—or indeed, what any child needs. CCT now helps vulnerable children to escape poverty and be cared for within their families. In this compelling, poignant, and funny memoir, Tara shares the many joys and the terrible lows of her journey thus far with honesty and passion. Written with co-writer, Lynda Delacey, How (Not) to Start an Orphanage is a book that will keep you thinking long after you turn the final page.
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Learn from mistakes of starting an orphanage.

This book could be a good read for those who are interested in volunteering in or starting an orphanage. It provides insight into the complexities of such a task and highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of the children, rather than one's own intentions. The book offers an honest and thoughtful reflection on the author's personal journey of starting the Cambodian Children's Trust, making it a must-read for anyone interested in doing good in the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.