Most Orphans have at least one parent living says Charity

At least four out of five children in orphanages around the world have a living parent, a leading charity says.

In a report, Save the Children says some institutions coerce or trick poor parents to give up their children.

As a result, the report says, millions of children are put at risk through living in an institution, and face rape, trafficking and beatings.

Save the Children says resources should go into projects which support families so they can look after their children.

The report says orphanages in some countries have become big business, with those who run them often receiving financial incentives from governments or well-meaning donors. READ MORE