SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF ORPHANS IN ORPHANAGES: A CASE STUDY OF AL-ISLAH CENTER IN DISTRICT MARDAN
Abstract
The study intends to reflect the ideal and actual situation of Al-Islah Centre considering Government policy for orphanages. Recreational, educational and food characteristics of the policy were considered for the research. The study used qualitative method and interview schedule was used as a tool of data collection. The results show that performance of the orphanage in providing a normal life to orphans is impressive however, there are certain gaps between the policy and its real implementation especially in recreational aspect. The educational interventions also have flaws, as per policy. All the problems were rooted in the financial barriers. So, the Government has the obligation to eradicate those barriers through funding the orphanage.
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