About
to end the rise in the global population of orphans
The epidemic refers to the rise in the global population of orphans as a result of war, disease, and poverty. It is through no fault of their own that these children become orphans and they are left abandoned, defenseless, and vulnerable.
The tragedy is that people just don’t know about the epidemic and the first step bringing about change is making people aware. This is where your help is needed to get the word out.
http://www.orphanepidemic.com/awareness/
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THE FACTS:
there are over 145 million orphans in the world today and increasing by over 2 million each year.
HIV/AIDS alone is leaving a child an orphan every 15 seconds. That's over 5,500 each day.
Almost a billion people don't have access to clean drinking water causing sickness and preventing economic development leaving families unable to care for children.
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THE MISSION:
Our mission is to bring awareness to the orphan epidemic and move people to action in reducing the orphan population by addressing physical sustainability, economic development, and social reconciliation.
http://www.orphanepidemic.com/action/
We use 100% of the money raised (minus transaction fees) to directly grant proven organizations, projects, and causes that work towards preventing children from becoming orphans.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.orphanepidemic.com/faq/
1. Bring awareness to the orphan epidemic.
2. Address the issues that are creating orphans (e.g. HIV/AIDS, malaria, unclean water, maternal mortality)