One convocated from my school last year and the orphanage home were really proud of her. They made souvenir for her that she distributed on that day. Her pix childhood pix was also there.

If it is a standard orphanage home, they will keep watching your back until you can be independent.

They have God ,God is their strength. People should not neglect them.

Great topic you have here, I was just discussing this with a cousin who celebrated Christmas with an orphanage. Government should make adoption easy after vigorous background checks and then unannounced monthly follow-up to the homes where the children live and schools they attend.

In the poor european country of Moldova, orphans are to depart at the age of 16. many of the girls end of as sex slaves in rich european countries

SHAIBULIAR:
no take am do money ritual o

Lol..... Bad man

Keneking:
I don't know.

Are you in an orphanage? Have you been adopted? It appears you worry about your future. Anyway, kindly remain there as the street is dull.

always talking out of point

Have been asking people what will be the fate of this children when they grew up and discover they had no relatives. Especially when they are of age to be their own independent and get married. These same thought of yours came to me one certain time ago, am yet to get a tangible answer.

iamodenigbo1:
pls what happens to the kids when they reach 18 years and above especially the men,how do they survive this our harsh society without kinsmen and relatives. pls I need to know

I am one. Lost both when I was 5. Graduated last year atop of my class n as d only first class in my dept from UI. Still held posts at d departmental and faculty level and engaged in extracurricular activities with normal social life. Almost done with nysc now. Being one teaches you to be resilient, circumspect and unwaveringly focused.
Needless to say, I'm 21. God be with all others across the world.

OP, God must remember you this 2016 with favour, as you have remembered these people. This a call for us to go close to orphans & find out more, their plight are unimaginable! Best post ever in nairaland. Better than posts like pictures of davido etc

iamodenigbo1:
pls what happens to the kids when they reach 18 years and above especially the men,how do they survive this our harsh society without kinsmen and relatives. pls I need to know

Let me respond to you based on what I have seen.

There's an orphanage home located not far from my house (the kids there normal come to fetch water at my place at the peak of dry season). The home was initially established by a Nigerian couple (the couple now reside outside Nigeria) but the orphanage is now running nearly self-sufficient. Before those couple relocated, they were able to train some of then kids to adulthood. Most of which are now married and doing very well. These are the people now financing this orphanage home.
They all meet to celebrate Xmas together yearly with present kids in the orphanage home. It is just amazing, I have been invited before, I thought all the people are just good samaritans, not knowing they grew up in that home and still see themselves as part of big family.

@Poster Back to your question, it is not what they brag about, growing up in orphanage is not an excuse for not doing good in life.

dayoonline:
I am one. Lost both when I was 5. Graduated last year atop of my class n as d only first class in my dept from UI. Still held posts at d departmental and faculty level and engaged in extracurricular activities with normal social life. Almost done with nysc now. Being one teaches you to be resilient, circumspect and unwaveringly focused.
Needless to say, I'm 21. God be with all others across the world.

congrats!.

calliope:
statistics Shows Dat kids the have dysfunctional childhood/teen hood have more tendency to be a productive adult, they would strive, nature always finds a way.....
Most kids from good home and upbringing ends up wasted!
So dis kids(orphans) works so hard so their seed doesn't go 2ru d same hardship... Dat why our parents gives us d best, so we will be beta off......
But finally I think Grace and destiny plays a big role in all of it.

Which type of upbringing did u have.
Mscheew...crappy talk

Homes gives them education (formal or informal), when they get to adult stage, they are exposed to reality of life through training/workshops, they are then settled to fend for themselves and have families. of course they see others in the home as their kinsmen- foster mothers are recongnised as their mother

softtouch2:


Let me respond to you based on what I have seen.

There's an orphanage home located not far from my house (the kids there normal come to fetch water at my place at the peak of dry season). The home was initially established by a Nigerian couple (the couple now reside outside Nigeria) but the orphanage is now running nearly self-sufficient. Before those couple relocated, they were able to train some of then kids to adulthood. Most of which are now married and doing very well. These are the people now financing this orphanage home.
They all meet to celebrate Xmas together yearly with present kids in the orphanage home. It is just amazing, I have been invited before, I thought all the people are just good samaritans, not knowing they grew up in that home and still see themselves as part of big family.

@Poster Back to your question, it is not what they brag about, growing up in orphanage is not an excuse for not doing good in life.

wao speechless

francisbiz:
OP, God must remember you this 2016 with favour, as you have remembered these people. This a call for us to go close to orphans & find out more, their plight are unimaginable! Best post ever in nairaland. Better than posts like pictures of davido etc

Thank you sir

iamodenigbo1:
pls what happens to the kids when they reach 18 years and above especially the men,how do they survive this our harsh society without kinsmen and relatives. pls I need to know

They've got to go once they age out.

But not to worry, most of them have tremendous support from new extended families.

dayoonline:
I am one. Lost both when I was 5. Graduated last year atop of my class n as d only first class in my dept from UI. Still held posts at d departmental and faculty level and engaged in extracurricular activities with normal social life. Almost done with nysc now. Being one teaches you to be resilient, circumspect and unwaveringly focused.
Needless to say, I'm 21. God be with all others across the world.

wao I don't know what to say

Wyttcat:
Great topic you have here, I was just discussing this with a cousin who celebrated Christmas with an orphanage. Government should make adoption easy after vigorous background checks and then unannounced monthly follow-up to the homes where the children live and schools they attend.

true sir

dayoonline:
I am one. Lost both when I was 5. Graduated last year atop of my class n as d only first class in my dept from UI. Still held posts at d departmental and faculty level and engaged in extracurricular activities with normal social life. Almost done with nysc now. Being one teaches you to be resilient, circumspect and unwaveringly focused.
Needless to say, I'm 21. God be with all others across the world.

Thank God for your life. you were able to achieve these because you face the reality of life early enough,you didn't give much room for self pity or you were determined and God by your side.
Please encourage others in your home to emulate these your attributes so that they don't end up becoming children of circumstance

Odenigbo,good question.


The last time I asked,the Reverend sister, said some of them have relatives though extended, whom they go to when they are older.

Some of them have their father but their mum may be late,so the man gives them to be cared for to claim them when they are older.

Others help them in the orphanage when they grow.
Others leave to fend for themselves.
I hope this was helpful.

Wyttcat:
Great topic you have here, I was just discussing this with a cousin who celebrated Christmas with an orphanage. Government should make adoption easy after vigorous background checks and then unannounced monthly follow-up to the homes where the children live and schools they attend.

The orphanage run by the Catholic organisation I know has refused the adoption process.
They are rude about it.
They don't even allow you to get as far as the security post with such intentions.
#mooffencetothecatholics

Senseless

youngwarlocks:
I know a man who knws a man who knws another man who now knw another man who can answer this question.

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calliope:
statistics Shows Dat kids the have dysfunctional childhood/teen hood have more tendency to be a productive adult, they would strive, nature always finds a way.....
Most kids from good home and upbringing ends up wasted!
So dis kids(orphans) works so hard so their seed doesn't go 2ru d same hardship... Dat why our parents gives us d best, so we will be beta off......
But finally I think Grace and destiny plays a big role in all of it.

Sorry, what statistics are you quoting?

bidemi12:


Lol.. .That is the real problem in Nigeria. When you surround yourself in poverty for so long, you'll start to think it is the same for everyone. I understand. God will assist you. Anyway, I already have three boys which is why we are thinking of adopting a girl. Plus, if it does happen, she will not be growing up in Nigeria. God forbid.

Hahahahahahahahaha... dis ur ansa na killer ansa. "God wil assist u" ..lol.

cantara:


Thank God for your life. you were able to achieve these because you face the reality of life early enough,you didn't give much room for self pity or you were determined and God by your side.
Please encourage others in your home to emulate these your attributes so that they don't end up becoming children of circumstance

All glories be to God. I'll do my best

fireforfire:


Hahahahahahahahaha... dis ur ansa na killer ansa. "God wil assist u" ..lol.

Wetin i go do na. Just because NL is faceless no mean say everybody be de same na.

Keneking:
I don't know.

Are you in an orphanage? Have you been adopted? It appears you worry about your future. Anyway, kindly remain there as the street is dull.

if you lack knowledge about a subject matter or don't have anything to say about a subject matter, why don't u keep quiet or ignore the thread and allow people who know make useful contributions for people who want to know.from your response, I perceive u are dull,aand lack creativity and self centred.have u never wanted what becomes of orphans if not adopted? Well start thinking about others around you and show love

I use to hv a friend who grew in d orphanage. she's married with kids now. D instructors in d orphanage stood as parents for her on her wedding day.

calliope:
statistics Shows Dat kids the have dysfunctional childhood/teen hood have more tendency to be a productive adult, they would strive, nature always finds a way.....
Most kids from good home and upbringing ends up wasted!
So dis kids(orphans) works so hard so their seed doesn't go 2ru d same hardship... Dat why our parents gives us d best, so we will be beta off......
But finally I think Grace and destiny plays a big role in all of it.

come on! which statistics?

let's face it squarely rich kids have a greater chance of survival than less fortunate. lesser motivated yes but lesser chances? NO.

it's just Darwinism.

geesilver:
OP, strictly my opinion. Since they grew up with the other kids, they see them as their extended family. No worry about papa and mama.......
To them making decision, the SOS only guild them and allows them to integrate into the society by watching their back.

I am quoting u coz of ur signature, not coz of ur comment, in just a few words u just spelt out my life there.

alexlee50:
if you lack knowledge about a subject matter or don't have anything to say about a subject matter, why don't u keep quiet or ignore the thread and allow people who know make useful contributions for people who want to know.from your response, I perceive u are dull,aand lack creativity and self centred.have u never wanted what becomes of orphans if not adopted? Well start thinking about others around you and show love

I don't know!

You tell us how they go about their lives at an advanced age and stop this personality profiling and provocative remarks.

GodnGold:
Odenigbo,good question.


The last time I asked,the Reverend sister, said some of them have relatives though extended, whom they go to when they are older.

Some of them have their father but their mum may be late,so the man gives them to be cared for to claim them when they are older.

Others help them in the orphanage when they grow.
Others leave to fend for themselves.
I hope this was helpful.

insightful thank you