Orphan schools provide education and support to orphans who lack family support and funds for school. They can be public or private and rely on donations. Students have access to education, accommodation, medical care, and may be prepared for placement with new families. An orphan school is an educational facility that provides education and support […]
Orphan diseases are rare and under-publicized, making research and funding difficult to obtain. Diseases affecting fewer than 200,000 people or common in developing countries are considered orphan diseases. Genetic diseases and rare viruses are difficult to study and treat. Governments provide financial incentives to pharmaceutical companies to research orphan diseases, and charities have banded together […]
The Children’s Aid Society was founded in 1853 to find better homes for abandoned, homeless, and impoverished youth. They transported children to rural families via railways, known as the “Orphan Train.” While some children were given wonderful homes, others suffered neglect and abuse. The program operated from 1854 to 1929, moving nearly 200,000 children and […]
The theme of orphaned heroes and superheroes is common in Western fiction, mythology, and religion. The lack of parents allows for greater freedom to interact with the world and can lead to a desire to save it. Some orphans find a family, while others are constantly trying to prove their worth and save the people […]
