These programs perpetuate a white savior mentality, are paternalistic, and commodify children.
Source: Opinion: Carol Sherman, The New Humanitarian, 4/20/21 Who really benefits from child sponsorship?
ON AFGHANITAN |ON MIGRATION – Afghans who fled to the US hope that Congress will fix their status – The World
After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban tens of thousands of Afghans made their way to the United States. They were allowed to stay under a program called “humanitarian parole.” But that status expires in a couple of months, and although they can renew one time, many are calling for Congress to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would allow them to seek more permanent status.
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