Sri-Lanka: Media Updates and Information Concerning Orphanage Raid and Ban on Adoptions

Various media outlets are reporting on the recent raid of an orphanage in Sri Lanka and the subsequent arrest of a nun on suspicion of her involvement in child-trafficking for adoption. The orphanage involved is ‘Prem Nivesa’ at Rawatawatte, Moratuwa. According to the media sources, the Sri Lankan authorities have placed a ban on adoption of children from this orphanage …

Renewal of Foreign Organizations or Agencies (MOWCSW notice)

Government of Nepal Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare Notice on Renewal of Foreign Organizations or Agencies http://www.mowcsw.gov.np/inter-country-adoption-15-en.html Date: 4 September 2011 Upon scrutiny the applications submitted by the following foreign organizations along with other documents for renewal pursuant to the notice published on 2 January 2011 for renewal of the foreign organizations enlisted for two years with effect …

Foreign agencies licensed for adoption (MOWCSW)

Foreign agencies licensed for adoption (MOWCSW): A B C D 1 Foreign Organizations / Agencies enlisted for the year 2009 and 2010 2 SN Adoption Agency Address Country 3 1 Faith International Adoptions 535 East Dock Street, Suite 103, Tacoma, WA, 98402, USA USA 4 2 Holt International Children’s Services 1195 City View Eugene, OR 97402(541) 687-2202 USA 5 3 …

Agencies with a Russian Permit for Adoption Activity

Current list of Adoption Agencies with a “Russian Permit for Adoption Activity” (formerly known as ‘accredited’). This information is available in Russian on the official government adoption website Usynovite. You can also find this list on Karen’s Adoption Links USAABC Adoption Services, Inc / Carolina Adoption (CAS)Adopt-A-Child, IncAdoption Associates, Inc (AAI)Adoption Center of Washington (ACW)Adoption Options, Inc (Frank Affiliated)Adoptions Together, …

Adoption Agencies with a Russia NGO, but not a Russian Permit

Current list of Adoption Agencies with Russian NGO approval, but without a Russian Permit for Adoption Activity (agencies who have a permit also have NGO). Obtaining NGO approval is one of the steps toward getting a Russian Permit for Adoption Activity. You can also find this list on Karen’s Adoption Links USAAdoption ArkAdoption of Babies and Children, IncAdoption Options WorldwideAmerican …

Niños sin Fronteras — India & Nepal

Periodismohumano (Spain): http://periodismohumano.com/sociedad/infancia/“yo-queria-que-estudiaran-no-darlas-en-adopcion”.html “Yo quería que estudiaran, no darlas en adopción” Las niñas fueron declaradas en situación de abandono y poco después enviadas a España En 2008, la Comunidad de Madrid le retiró a Niños sin Fronteras la licencia para tramitar adopciones con Nepal La policía india investiga al jefe de Preet Mandir y a las autoridades locales por varios …

Russian Homestudy Providers Missing Post Placement Reports (aka “Black List”)

In April PEAR reported on the Russian MOE’s new list of Homestudy Providers with missing Post Placement Reports. The official Russian MOE statement is here. The official list of Providers missing reports is here. The Russian MOE advises the regional databank operators not to accept post placement commitments from the Homestudy Providers on this list. PEAR has translated to English …