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The tragedy of orphanages

916,718 views | Georgette Mulheir • TEDSalon London Spring 2012

Orphanages are costly and can cause irreparable damage both mentally and physically for its charges -- so why are they still so ubiquitous? Georgette Mulheir gravely describes the tragedy of orphanages and urges us to end our reliance on them, by finding alternate ways of supporting children in need.

Orphanages are costly and can cause irreparable damage both mentally and physically for its charges -- so why are they still so ubiquitous? Georgette Mulheir gravely describes the tragedy of orphanages and urges us to end our reliance on them, by finding alternate ways of supporting children in need.

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Georgette Mulheir

Georgette Mulheir

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Georgette Mulheir is a pioneer for the movement to end child abuse in the form of orphanages.

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