Orphan Care Essay
New Models of Orphan Care in Kazakhstan
Aigerim Mukeyeva
Kazakhstan University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research
Spring 2012
aigerim.mukeyeva@kimep.kz
Research Proposal: New Models of Orphan Care in Kazakhstan The topic of my research paper is orphan care in Kazakhstan. My question is: what are alternatives to orphanages that can meet the psychological needs of children? I am directing my research to our government, namely to the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population. My aim is to advocate the idea of alternatives to orphanages. I chose this topic because I want to help orphans to feel and live like ordinary people, because now in most institutions children are devoid of parents’ care and kindness; they do not have an atmosphere of family which is necessary for their proper upbringing. In order to meet the psychological needs of children, Kazakhstan might need to investigate new models of orphan care.
New Models of Orphan Care in Kazakhstan
Introduction
A woman is sitting in the armchair with a book in her hands. She is trying to read a story to children. She is asking them to sit on the floor around the armchair, but everybody wants to be as close as possible to her. The woman already has three infants on her knees, and it is rather complicated to place one more child. They all are looking at her as if she is an angel who has appeared in this room with grey walls, broken windows and old furniture to make them happy – at least for a while.
The problem for our country is that the majority of orphans still live in traditional orphanages and therefore cannot feel happy. Orphanages, which we are accustomed to see, represent old buildings, often in poor conditions. Children, who live there, need a lot of things, both material and spiritual. Some people try to help them by bringing clothes, toys, different presents and some other necessary things. Unfortunately, it
Aigerim Mukeyeva
Kazakhstan University of Management, Economics and Strategic Research
Spring 2012
aigerim.mukeyeva@kimep.kz
Research Proposal: New Models of Orphan Care in Kazakhstan The topic of my research paper is orphan care in Kazakhstan. My question is: what are alternatives to orphanages that can meet the psychological needs of children? I am directing my research to our government, namely to the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population. My aim is to advocate the idea of alternatives to orphanages. I chose this topic because I want to help orphans to feel and live like ordinary people, because now in most institutions children are devoid of parents’ care and kindness; they do not have an atmosphere of family which is necessary for their proper upbringing. In order to meet the psychological needs of children, Kazakhstan might need to investigate new models of orphan care.
New Models of Orphan Care in Kazakhstan
Introduction
A woman is sitting in the armchair with a book in her hands. She is trying to read a story to children. She is asking them to sit on the floor around the armchair, but everybody wants to be as close as possible to her. The woman already has three infants on her knees, and it is rather complicated to place one more child. They all are looking at her as if she is an angel who has appeared in this room with grey walls, broken windows and old furniture to make them happy – at least for a while.
The problem for our country is that the majority of orphans still live in traditional orphanages and therefore cannot feel happy. Orphanages, which we are accustomed to see, represent old buildings, often in poor conditions. Children, who live there, need a lot of things, both material and spiritual. Some people try to help them by bringing clothes, toys, different presents and some other necessary things. Unfortunately, it
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