Three orphaned brothers in Zambia, Joseph (17), Gift (15), and Alumbwe (12), are struggling after their parents died from HIV/AIDS. They face housing issues, lack of basic necessities, and difficulty accessing HIV medication, potentially due to shifts in U.S. global health aid like PEPFAR. A local reverend notes a rise in child-headed households.
King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid signed an agreement to support farmers in Yemen's Hadramout and Socotra governorates. In Shabwah, a housing project for orphans was launched. Meanwhile, Kuwait International Airport was targeted by drones and missiles, causing damage and injuries, leading to the suspension of flights.
Kiai Ashari, caretaker of Ndholo Kusumo Islamic boarding school in Central Java, Indonesia, is accused of sexually abusing 30-50 female students, mostly orphans, over several years. Despite previous allegations, systemic issues and lack of regulation in Islamic schools hindered action until a victim filed a complaint.
Bai Jian, a 52-year-old physical education teacher at Anshan No 2 Middle School in Liaoning province, northeastern China, has been dubbed "China's Superdad" for adopting nearly 300 parentless children over the past 30 years. Since 1995, at least 276 children have lived on his estate, called Dream Home, which he rents to accommodate 20 to 30 children at a time. The children include orphans and those discarded by their parents, some of whom have grown up to become professional athletes, PLA soldiers, public servants, or university teachers.
