I was in the Orient many years ago, and through friends, met a fellow who ran an "orphanage" for the orphans/street kids he found in the city of Taegu, S. Korea. Many of the children had living parents who could not care for them for whatever reason. Mr Yee, his wife and children lived in & slept on straw mats in the same large room, ate the same food, and considered the children as his own. He worked a full time job, and had few donations and managed to take in all the children he found or who came to him or were brought to him. It was such an amazing thing, that I decided to "adopt" one youngster--but from afar back in the states. Mr. Yee held the belief that the young people are valuable resources of the country, & that their country needed them to grow up & become respected members of society-that they deserved this. I sent Mr. Yee $10-15 a month (inflation over the years) until the young man had finished high school. After I became disabled & on a measly monthly amount, I was unable to send funds anymore.
   I realize that my situation was unusual, since I knew the people & saw the situation for myself. Perhaps there are some of you who travel and know of orphanages or agencies which are dedicated to the welfare of street kids &/or the many children in poverty of this world.
As I recall, Audrey Hepburn spent a great deal of time with "street children" and devoting much energy to this cause. Was UNICEF the agency? I would certainly suggest that one should thoroughly investigate the agency & how much of the $$ actually goes to the actual needs of the children. I knew that every won (penny) of the $ I sent to Mr. Yee went for the real needs of the boy-food, shelter, clothing. Somewhat an unusual situation, I'm sure.         
   Here's to people who care enough to try to make this world a better place.    Cheers!