From the vast landscapes of Africa, where Amina and Kwane grapple with the devastating grip of AIDS, to the snow-covered peaks of Tibet, where little Pema and Tenzin leave their families forever to brave the treacherous Himalayas - these narratives reveal the relentless challenges faced by abandoned children across different countries. Will Amina and Kwane find a way to overcome the harsh realities of their environment? Can Pema and Tenzin conquer the highest frozen passes on Earth?
Based on true events, each narrative in this book bears witness to the unimaginable hardships faced by children around the world. After a harrowing journey on a Kolkata-bound goods train, an abandoned baby finds a loving family in distant Australia. Bhawana from Nepal is taken by traffickers, neglected, abused, and exploited to elicit donations from tourists-will she ever return home? In war-torn Gaza, how do children paint their dreams of a happy childhood amidst dead bodies in makeshift tents? What drives desperate parents in Afghanistan to sell their own children?
Through the lens of these extraordinary children, Lost Homes transcends borders and cultures to reveal the untold stories of abandoned children from the far corners of our world. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by the profound tales of love, loss, and the unwavering strength found in the hearts of the world's most remarkable children.