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Tourists play a vital role in exploring new cultures and contributing to local economies. However, a concerning trend that has emerged is orphanage tourism. Orphanage tourism refers to the practice of visiting and volunteering at orphanages, often in developing countries, with the intention of helping disadvantaged children. While the intentions may be good, this form of tourism can have harmful consequences. It can perpetuate the institutionalization of children, exploit their vulnerability, and create a cycle of dependency. Moreover, it can disrupt the stability and emotional well-being of the children involved. To address this issue, it is crucial to promote ethical and sustainable forms of tourism that prioritize the best interests of children and support community-based solutions.

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The Stop Orphanages Campaign is an initiative spearheaded by Westerlaken Foundation and Yayasan Bali Bersih. Its primary objective is to combat the exploitation of children and the use of orphanages as a means of personal gain, and children as a marketing tool. While we acknowledge that there are Child Welfare Institutions (LKSA) in Indonesia that genuinely prioritize the well-being of children, extensive research reveals that a majority of orphanages in Bali, Indonesia operate in violation of the National Standard for Child Welfare Institutions (30/HUK/2011). This standard explicitly prohibits the institutionalization of children based on poverty or limited access to education, as well as emphasizes the importance of empowering families and preventing the recruitment of children into orphanages.


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Akte notaris Nyoman Oka SH., M.Kn, nomor 60 - 30 Nopember 2015
SK nomor: AHU-00277001.AH.01.04.Tahun 2015
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