FACTS & NUMBERS ABOUT ORPHANED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN
In 2004 there were over 143 million orphaned and abandoned children, in 93 developing countries, worldwide. This is 8.4 % off all children in the world. (unicef)
In 2003 alone, more then 16 million children were orphaned. (unicef)
Numbers of orphans will increase dramatically by 2010/2015, at an estimated growth of 15 to 20 million per year. (international advocates for children)
By 2015, children and youth will account for 45% of the population in developing countries. (worldbank)
