Orphans

Orphans are children who were abandoned by their parents at childhood, or at any point of their young lives. Having no sense of family at a young age really destroys the foundation of living for an individual. Which is why this issue is our main focus for our service learning projects. We plan to give optimistic talks to these orphans and give them hope for the future, despite their lack of root, connection, and belonging. 

"Orphans are relatively rare in developed countries, as most children can expect both of their parents to survive their childhood. Much higher numbers of orphans exist in war-torn nations such as Afghanistan"

Orphans can be uplifted from their depressed situation, as long as their is someone there to remind them that there is a better future ahead of them if they don't let themselves get carried away by their sadness.In the worst cases, orphanages can be dangerous and unregulated places where children are subject to abuse and neglect. Orphans are educated within their orphanage institution. Orphans are released from orphanage care when they are 18 years of age. After that, it is up to them to tend for themselves. Notable orphans include world leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Andrew Jackson, and even the prophet Muhammad.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphan