Adopting Dausha from a Russian Orphanage
June 18, 2010 by Adoption Information and Laws
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We went to St.Petersburg in 2004 to adopt baby Dausha. Technically, video cameras were not allowed but I managed to smuggle one in (thus the so-so video quality.) I figured Dausha would want to see where she came from once she gets older… the footage is so important for us to show her.
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The students of CBC and St Mary’s at Phu My Orphanage
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Children who grow up in orphanages, or foster care, in ANY country, incl. US, do not have great odds for a good life. In US, most kids that “age out” of foster care, orphanages end up in prison soon afterwards. I haven’t heard of a case of American parents killing an adopted child from a foreign orphanage, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened. Most people who adopt really are very loving&want to give a child without parents a loving&stable home, one that every child needs to grow up happy.
I’m glad Baby Dausha, now Toddler Dausha, found a stable and affectionate home. All children deserve a good foundation in life. This world we live in is very tough to navigate under the very best of circumstances, so every child deserves a secure and loving start. I do hope Dausha will learn about her bio. culture, and to be proud of it. It is a rich, intriguing culture. Some of the very best literature/poetry in the world is Russian.
Thank you for chosing Russia for adopting a preciouse, innocent baby! I was adopted 13 years ago and have been blessed by the chances I have gotten to have.
wow that’s amazing! i recently went to Russia and we went to a orphanage in Smolensk. That is awesome that you got to do that!i hope everything goes well!
howd you go about adopting what international agency did u go through? I just dont want to go through one thats a scam. Youve done a great thing, Id like to do the same:]
I really admire people like you two.I’ve seen a few docuentaries about Russian Orphans and they’re heartbreaking.I’m still very young and I’d wish to have my own children but I’ll adopt one anyway because I think they actually deserve it.
Take care of her.God bless your family.
All the best to you all! So happy for you! ^_^
I’m very happy to hear that!
She is doing great. She’s such a happy girl.
She’s doing well. She’s about to turn 4 years old, and she is the happiest little girl! We love her.
bless them….ppl neve think when the live their life greedy..but watching these video reminds humanity and mercy…may all of us,has profound fountains of kindness!!!!
I love watching videos like this with a happy ending. How is Dausha ?
this is true
Nationalist are saving Russia, and soon Europe, just give it some time!
well how is she doing now?? is she happy?
I think I have the same camera as you =)
My husband to be is from Siberia, it’s really sad to see all those children without a loving home. Hopefully after several years of marriage my husband and I can return to his home beloved Russia and adopt
that is true, i wish all those kids found their homes abroad or in Russia doesnt matter. but talks about stopping russian orphan adoption are due to several cases where american parents killed those kids from Russia
I’ll tell my girlfriend who’s lived her entire life by the name Dausha… thanks for the info.
Actually, there is no such name as Dausha. There is Dasha, which is short for Daria, which comes from Russian word Dar – Gift.
I did hear this too. I’ve heard a couple reasons Russia is not letting adpotions happen at this time.
I think it’s truly sad, especially after seeing all the neglect happening day-to-day over there. Hopefully the Russians will push aside their pride and let others help them out.
Only a handful of people have descructive intents. I would bet that the majority of those wanting to adopt are doing so with the best of intentions. It’s too bad a few sour apples spoil the bunch.
Russians know who are the enemy, that is why they are stopping these adoptions, come one red giant, nationalism is the only thing that will save you.
If one heart can reach out to another? its a good thing.
Not much love in the world… its golden to have it or find it.
God Bless
The background music is She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5
she’s so cute!
what was the background music?
very touch vid
thank:)
I’m Amerasian too and I was in this orphanage when I was a little baby in the year 1972. I was adopted and living now in Europe. God bless you for your great work, your big heart.
this videos touched my heart. Thanks CBC for this. I am an Ameriasian and i am going back to Vietnam in Feb/2010 I have to do something for those kids they are so wonderful
This video is very touching…
Tears keep coming out, thank you….
there was a boy named Link, and his friends at school were bullying him and laughing at him because his name was the same as a game character. Half a year later he was found in the kitchen with a knife. He had slit his throat. If you don’t put this on 3 videos in 10 minutes, he will stab you with the knife in your neck while you’re asleep
nice vid. when did u go ? i was there for a year from aug 2007-2008. back in england now. its boring. they took my favourite binh away!!!
My sorrows and pains kept tranforming from one to anothers, am here in the states for almost 22 years, i thought i have left the Ghost of been an Amerasian, im dead wrong these Kids are my brothers and Sisters too and those whom came to comforted them!
I cried, as an Amerasian whom left Vieanam in 1986, i wasn’t alone !
my god bless u and ur soul.
every step may u take, may it b a step wit christ.
croc thanks pal.
justin cbc
thank you for good video and understand.
Thanks. Its a wonderul place. Eva Cassidy is the singer. Pete
Beautifully crafted presentation.
Precious children.
Got the message across – just be available!
LOVE the song – who sings it please?
Congratulations.
thank you for the video, you people are beautiful god bless you all for loving humanity!