Cambodian adoption agency

Posted by JJALD (290 days ago)

Can anyone reccommend a Cambodia adoption agency? It is so hard to know which ones are genuine.

If anyone has any experience of adopting from Cambodia I would love to hear any advice.

Thanks

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by walter1 (258 days ago)

Hi

I wonder if you got any response to this question? I myself would like to find out more. I was under the impression that you had to reside in Cambodia to adopt from Cambodia. Do you know if thsi is correct? Thanks, Walter

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by stella1 (242 days ago)

I am lookig for similar advice.. if anyone can help! Thanks

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by stella1 (242 days ago)

or any info on the Phillipines adoptions?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by bitfitz (240 days ago)

We are interested in adopting a baby from Cambodia as well. We are based out of Singapore. Has anyone discovered any reputable agencies? Thanks! If I find any info I will be sure to share as well.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by LucieMcCullough (180 days ago)

It seems that you can adopt from Cambodia, if your country of citizenship will guarantee citizenship. Britain won't. Ireland will but only if your country of residence recognise this adoption (which sadly H.K don't) , BUT....if you are Australian...you are lucky, as it seems they will and don't need H.K's approval.
If you live in Singapore by the way - they do seem to approve Cambodian adoptions

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by emma dilemma (157 days ago)

So has anyone decided on an agency yet?? Also, what is the waiting period?? Does anybody know??

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by JJALD (130 days ago)

I cannot find out any information. Nobody I have contacted in Cambodia has come back to me, and I have no idea where to start, it is very frustrating.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by emma dilemma (130 days ago)

I agree. The most frustrating thing is a lack of central place for information. Australia wont help because they dont really support the idea. I have had one adoption agency in the USA say that they wont do it in Australia because there is a risk that after the Adoption goes through they may not grant the visa to the child if they find any conflicting information in their own research. Also - it can take 12 months for Australia to verify the adoption status.

As I am going to the briefing for adoption with the HK SWD next month I am going to enquire about the process of international adoption. I know a lady who adopted straight from a cambodian orphanage that she did some volunteer work with. However she was not in a rush to get the Australian visa thing sorted as she is going to stay here for a long time. I will let you know what I find out in August.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by emma dilemma (129 days ago)

Hi JJALD,

I am so excited. I have finally found something useful. australianexpatadoption yahoo group. It has heaps of information on adopting from cambodia - join the group and go to the Files section and choose cambodia. It is awesome if you are an Aussie. And if you are not - it will point you to the right places anyway in terms of trustworthy orphanages (so you know that your child wasnt stolen or bought - really really really important to the child, adoption process in general and also in terms of getting a visa for the child if you are an Australian).

PM if you want any more info.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by lmbtv (67 days ago)

Hello Everyone,

My name is Leslie and I'm an award winning television producer from NY currently living in lovely Hong Kong. I'm delighted to be coordinating a Charity Dinner benefitting Cambodian Children living among landmines.

The exhibit 'Living with LandMines' by photographer V. Tony Hauser, 16 life-size portraits of Cambodian children who had survived a landmine accident, will be on display. This exhibit gives a voice to the people who experience life amidst armed conflict and demonstrates how citizens continue to suffer in the wake of war.

In addition to the life-size photographs we have arranged for speakers and a film, including :
- V. Tony Hauser, the Canadian photographer (and landmines activist) who is taking his exhibit around the world (www.vtonyhauser.com)
- Aki Ra, the former child soldier, who founded the landmine museum/school/hospital NGO facility in Cambodia (www.cambodialandminemuseum.org)
-We will also have Bill Morse from the US, who is moving to Cambodia to devote his efforts to Aki Ra's work full time.

Please Join Us:
Oct. 14 Private Dinner at Crown Wine Cellars

It will be a wonderful evening of drinks, dinner etc. as Tony Hauser, Aki Ra and Bill Morse speak to a more intimate group. Proceeds will go to the CLMMRF.

We are working hard on this event and want to extend the invitation to people who might be interested. I can be reached via email at lmbtv@optonline.net. If you or anyone you know would like to join us for dinner and conversation with others in support of children in Cambodia, please don't hesitate to contact me for additional details.

All the Best,
Leslie

(I am based in Hong Kong)