Sichuan Earthquake Orphans Adoption Network

The "Care for Orphans of the Earthquake" campaign jointly initiated by the China Poverty Relief Fund and Sohu website has officially started. According to Yang Qinghai, deputy secretary-general of the China Poverty Relief Fund, Sohu will set up an official website for the event where netizens can submit their personal details online to provide one-on-one support to orphans in the disaster area.

Netizens who wish to adopt or sponsor orphans from the earthquake zone will see the website broadcasting in real-time the number of submitted information entries and the nicknames of netizens while keeping personal detailed information confidential. Meanwhile, the China Poverty Relief Fund will collect specific data on orphans from the earthquake and publish it on the activity website in a way that protects their privacy, informing the public of the care these orphans need.

Regarding the next steps of the campaign, Yang Qinghai revealed that the foundation will first determine the age range of the orphans, including children from birth to 16 years old, and specify assistance content such as an annual living expense of about 1500 yuan per child. Additionally, they plan to rebuild an orphanage with a capacity of 150 people, and offer psychological counseling for children in the disaster area post-earthquake, ensuring these children have a healthy growing environment.

The devastating earthquake in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, has taken the lives of many children's parents. Although the exact numbers cannot yet be confirmed, this is undoubtedly a large group. Hereby, our website calls on all netizens to pay attention to the orphans in the disaster area through various means and contribute your love.

Relevant links for the Sichuan Earthquake Orphan Adoption Network: Enter www.sohu.com

According to regular adoption procedures, adopters must meet four conditions: no biological children, at least 30 years old, capable of raising and educating the adopted person, and not suffering from any medical condition deemed unsuitable for adopting children. This time, adopting orphans from the disaster area may require even more specific conditions.