Jonti shares his journey of exploring what his losses have been in being intercountry transracially adopted from Sri Lanka to Australia.
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Adoptees as experts and influencing international standards through advocacy
Lynelle shares about the journey from understanding her adoption to becoming an adoptee advocate, pushing for much needed change at international levels.
Searching in Intercountry Adoption by Adoptee Experts Webinar
ICAVs newest webinar and perspective paper on searching in intercountry adoption bringing you experiences of intercountry adoptees from around the world.
Searching in Intercountry Adoption by Adoptee Experts
ICAV presents a webinar on Searching on 23 April 2023 from lived experience and those who provide a formal search and support service.
The Sin of Love
Chinese father who lost his daughter via intercountry adoption shares his story of loss and hope, now reunion and the memories and pain it has brought up.
Family thoughts during this time of Year
by Bina Mirjam de Boer adopted from India to the Netherlands and available at Bina Coaching. December is a month all about fun and family. Many people won't be able to celebrate Christmas with their family this year. For many adopted people, December is a difficult month every year because they are extra aware that …
Adoptee Dualities
Abby explores the complex dualities adoptees face, from identity and family connections to cultural struggles, highlighting the emotional toll of navigating adoption experiences.
Appreciating Country and Culture
Laney shares to adoptive parents about appreciating our Country & Culture.
I Killed My Vietnamese Parents
Mark shares about his Vietnamese family.
Excerpt: First Letter to my Iranian Father
Iranian adoptee shares her thoughts (excerpt) to her new found Iranian father.
Dear Belonging,
Perhaps to some, You are a dear friend and a faithful companion. To others, You are found in spurts and moments, and still to others, You are an elusive dream in their nightmares. To me, You are a far off figure standing still in the distance. Throughout the years, I have caught the sparkle in …
Our Mothers and Families?
A followup on an intercountry adoptee (Yennifer Villa) project to hear from the mothers of loss in Colombian intercountry adoption.
No Mother, No Child
Yennifer Villa is a Colombian adoptee who has undertaken a project to photograph and capture the experiences of the mothers of loss in Colombia.
Complexities of Intercountry Adoption
Lynelle shares on intercountry adoption, together with her own experience and hearing from many fellow adoptees on a range of questions asked by a journalist.