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The UK charity sector has been rocked by claims of sexual abuse, misconduct and mistreatment by its staff all around the world.
Bombshell revelations have rained over the sector in recent weeks, after Oxfam was initially accused of abuse in Haiti. Now, charities that have become household names in Britain are being shoved under the spotlight and investigated for abuses of the world's most vulnerable people. Stories have spiraled and donors have been left reeling.
A staggering 22 aid organizations signed a letter which apologized for what has unraveled as a massive failure to deal with abuse in the sector. ActionAid UK, Christian Aid, Cafod, Care International UK, and Voluntary Service Overseas, as well as Oxfam, Save the Children and others were among those named. Here's a rundown of those receiving our direct debits - and what they are accused of...
OxfamDuring a nine-year period, 268 'safeguarding incidents' were reported to Oxfam, including horror stories involving staff in Africa. Oxfam GB senior staff are said to have
allowed Haitian survivors of the 2010 earthquake to be paid for sex, while some even
hosted parties with prostitutes.
Roland van Hauwermeiren, a Belgian aid official, admitted that sex workers visited his residence; while six other men also left the charity. An exclusive by
The Times has spiraled and led to whistleblowers coming forward to share their tales of abuse.
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