Without a shadow of a doubt the most depressing documentary I've seen. My god you wouldnt treat an animal like these poor souls are treated.Children who should not have a care in the world and should be looking forward to life,i feel like crying.How can this happen in this day and age?All the wealth in the world.How can parents just abandon their children?My lilttle girls are my everything,without them life would be empty and meaningless.Shame on those who are looking after them,guess the soaps on tv are more important to them than the well being of a child.I have been looking for some charity that can use me as an electrician(work for free)but any i find need you to pay all your own expenses.If you know of any that dont require you to dig deep into your own pocket maybe you could post here as sadly i am not a wealthy guy.Thanks. AirBnB in Sofia. Egocentrism, and that is what we live everywhere, not only in Bulgaria. My God! But how would you feel being closed in nice room and fed, but without having anyone to care about you?? Can you tell me how is this helpful? These so called carer's need to be jailed. Looks to me like he should step in and help! What is the reason that we reject this idea? Vidin orphanage Bulgaria, closed July 2019 As Georgi Simeonov, Executive Director of Hope and Homes for Children in Bulgaria, explained,“If the poorest region can close its institutions, then poverty can no longer be used as a reason for separating a child from their family in Bulgaria” i hope with all my heart someone involved in human rights is looking into this revolting place and those revolting women running it!! Most likely being told continuously that it's normal, and that there is nothing they can do. It's a free compilation of all documentaries posted each week, straight to your inbox. Looks like he is doing nothing for these kids. My heart aches for them. How dare they allow a man care taker watch the girls shower and take them naked to the shower room that was so filthy! Disturbing. "Her name is Sabine" At least they are trying to do something with the childrens.. it looks like if they were bad care takers. This is where the major problem comes from. Yet the care staff are simple women living in a rural peasant village. How can a country allow this to happen? DON'T JUDGE! Open and clean up your own backyard. It doesn't mean England couldn't be this way. The hardest part of watching this documentary, in my opinion, was watching a mildly-retarded Didi enter the home. These children need love and parents!!! The Haitian government estimates less than 15 percent of the 760 orphanages in Haiti meet government standards, and that 140 should be closed immediately due to poor living conditions. You will see how difficult is to help this beautiful childrens.. once you are there.. because you need a lot of patience a lot of more people to help you.. stop crying about this children and go to help the ones that are close in your country! They know only what they have been taught - by the director. We have plenty of people of people talking on the television and radio, and frankly, most of them, are full of crap. So, in Czech Republique we should also expect these things. I can't. I am shocked that the director placed more value on computers, the building, swimming pool umbrellas and office furniture over the lives and well being of the children she was supposed to be providing care for. And good luck finding it again!!!! Misdiagnosis of conditions is also common. Someone from Bulgaria should not give me any lectures about civilization if what I have seen in this documentary represents the norm in the Bulgarian society. I watched this about four years ago. For some it will be too late --too long in deprivation to thrive..I am sending money--put you routrage into action and do the same. Why is there not cartoons on or something for the children, as if there lives are not bad enough. I couldn't bare watching those little malnourished stick bodies and the absolute tragedy of the abuse some of the older kids were receiving. With 172 staff who do STUFF ALL and get paid for it. And here is the place to say that this is not a fault of the children who bully the sick kids. I just can't believe that this has been allowed to continue and nothing has been done to help and assist. We just do not have enough people sharing it and asserting it. We are all human, we all deserve love. I have spent 4 days in Bulgaria recently and witnessed homeless Roma women being physically and verbally assaulted twice while nearby police and families watched and did nothing. I cant remember the date? "These women, these women, these women" Really now? Bulgaria’s Health Ministry has announced it is starting to gradually close orphanages for children below three years of age. so I would have to make it into meatballs and hide it in pasta.... Our prayer is that the parents whom we serve will be understand these risks and see their adoption process as the intervention that reverses this cycle for the kids. Yes--the women who take care of the children are doing the bare minimal--if you ask me, they've simply become desensitized to their surroundings---it would be easy to place blame on the people who are in direct contact with these children--but if you were to ask me---some of the fault lies on the women who gave up their children in the first place. Remember, for evil to thrive, it is sufficient that good men (and women) do nothing. caring more about getting a computer and umbrellas for the pool rather than getting more food, comfortable beds, carers, education (etc) for those poor helpless children who clearly need assistance. that Milen dude seemed pretty on to it for a mute, I felt sorry for him more than anyone because he was always smiling and trying to help out. I fear that you misunderstood me. How dare they treat these children with such disgust! I watched this a few days ago and I can't wrap my head around it anymore than I can figure out what I can do to help. It all started with a decree. They are not moore mean or less mean in certan places by nature. However, would I kill and eat another human being for her welfare? When I was around 5, she would take me near the place (there was a nice long deserted industrial parking space where i could freely ride my bike and she could sit down under the shade and knit; the view towards the rest of the city was also fenomenal). I haven't cried so much like I have with this film. The concert was organised by representatives of UNICEF and about 1 million euros were gathered. Why do we let this happen to people? You should respect her for trying! I cannot get passed the idea of eating my Daughter - that abhorrs me so much that I am almost afraid and ashamed to put this into a blog! Fire the damn lot of them and bring in a whole new crew of people who ACTUALLY CARE and VALUE HUMAN LIFE to help rectify this situation and provide a safe environment for these children . All the money were used to build new homes for the children and to hire professional and caring people to take care pf them. It may not be perfect, and obviously not every kid can be helped but it works. This is unfortunately not so, as the woman is in relative loneliness at an institution for the elderly which doesn't look to be all that pleasant but for the sun shining down amidst the background of trees to provide some respite for these folks. The problem is further exasperated by metal toxicity, because metal particulates will block the intestinal tract from absorbing nutrients, therefore, they do not become noursihed, regardless of how fast you shovel food down their throats. that means we are not starving, phew! They will exist. @BridgetteB I get that you're upset. She is your genetic material. The staff seems lazy, the tv is on shows they like! As i have always said humanity is so inhumane and wisdom can only be heard by the wise! And DON'T emphasize the fact that Bulgaria has had 20 years to recover from communism because it is exactly the greed and pure prostitution perpetuated by capitalism which has sold out the Bulgarian people, their beautful land, beaches and resources. 2. Why was there no inspections to the children why wasn't there propper help? Bulgaria has more institutionalised mentally and physically disabled children than anywhere else in Europe. Poor babies! C'mon! I watched this documentary a year or so ago, and it still taunts me now when I think about it. This isn't 1930s Poland and even then its unfathomable, because no one wants to step up to the plate and deal with these problems head on is why this happens, and it's people thinking like you in positions of power, that instead of actually doing our duty as human beings let's just kill them all! Although a Bulgarian I have to say that I was shocked and stunned and (I have no words to express my feelings) when I saw for the first time this movie about a year ago. These children deserve fair and nurturing care and by God I hope they and the ones that come after them will get it, this is all I think this documentary has acheived. All the infants in this film should be put to quick death, not left to starve. AND Blaming the carers for not doing a good job - i still cannot believe those words came out of her mouth - i am still just so disgusted. This Documentary has shattered me, I dont think I will ever forget it, and I am not able to 'sum this up' in one blog. There are no men involved in a making a baby? left on the toilet for hours! I am rather ancient, do not speak Bulgarian - I would LOVE to be a granny to some of these children. Oh my goodness. Needs time. I will never forget these poor children. Just listen to the director...She is insane! I hope, for the sake of these kids, that things will improve for them. Everything has just been completely stripped away from them to the point they are left with nothing at all. Let's cut our loses!" This is just so heartbreaking. This childrens are beautiful.. i would love to help them.. but i know that i can help a lot of more childrens here... i love when Didi.. said. In 2007, 8,019 children were struggling in Bulgaria’s orphanages and today, 1,300 remain. 2. They certainly do not. Please tell me what I can do. I'm dyingto know where he is. What I have learned however, is much much worse. When will "these women start thinking about their actions?" Despite what you claim, they have no relevance to the documentary. We should never have accepted Bulgaria as a member state as long as human rights conditions are not respected there. I frankly have nothing positive to say about Eastern Europe as a whole. - The journalist is helping by uncovering the standards of these places. No one will take ownership for something like this--the consequences are far too great!! or to any human at that! It is heart breaking to see vulnerable children grow up without any affection or tenderness. I don't have any care experience but I could do a damn right job better than this. I just want to have a think before i start looking for 'Band-Aids'! These are concentration camps for children! S, The difference between a concentration camp and a mental institution are the gaz chambers. I carelessly thought that it would be about Romania - and the Chescekaou (sp) regime, which I was familiar with. This is absolutely disgraceful..It is straight out child abuse.. There is a lot more that can be done! We were shown the first part of this documentary in school, and I can honestly say it's the only time I have ever seen a whole class plus the teacher crying but sitting in silence afterwards. You would have a tribal obligation to protect her. - St. 113 - 172 - Dallas, TX It's so important that you donate money to important organizations like this so that compassionate people in this world can save lives and dramatically increase their quality of life. It is the structure of the social institutions in Bulgaria that allows this type of abuse to continue to happen. I believe they do the best they can. the director should be sacked and never ever ever be allowed to work anywhere, what a disgusting, disgraceful human she is! For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. HELP! ;( Not even close. If your not going to get up and make a difference physically then open your wallet and give where it can help. This literally made me sick to my stomach! The only people who have any right to judge are the one who have actually done something about it! A year ago a special concert was organised to gather money. - Ive never ever considered eating human flesh! And the hospital didn't even notice how malnourished the child was? This documentary was one of the most difficult to ever finish to the end. It forbade both abortion and contraception for women under 40 with fewer than four children. Live like Mother Theresa - go hug the babies and play with the litte ones, and take the teens out into the sun every day for your whole vacation... then pass it off to the next one who comes. Until the 1990s, the orphanages of Romania were notorious for their harsh, overcrowded conditions. We’re delighted to announce that the Zlatica orphanage in Bulgaria has now closed for good after the last child living there – a five-month-old baby girl – left this week. Painfully heart wrenching! where were the funds for schooling and to help them with their physical needs in learning how to walk and talk! It would be far more valuable to learn more about a country than its most negative points, first. It is a fault of the society who does nothing about it. She does not blame the government nor accept any blame herself. I also think the Nazis had the right idea, that those who are incapable of being integrated into society should be exterminated. I have a holday home in Bulgaria and visit our local orphanage with my own children each time we are in Bulgaria. Limited information is known, especially pre-placement in the orphanage. Kate Blewet did an excellent job in presenting this, and the documentary reveals a lot about people, in all countries, and should be seen by everyone. his is nothing but a codemnation of the children to a slow, painful and miserable death. im off to the pub now with my mate Petra - and todays Guest Ale is "Thornbridge Jaipur India Pale Ale" - its 5.9% (Razor!) try to act like an adult. Love one another. As a care worker myself I could not begin to imagine what goes through these peoples heads, how are they getting away with such behaviour? I'm glad these are people like this documentary crew that are able to capture and share the situation to a broad spectrum. I sometimes think of you as a very inquisitive cheeky little boy! This tears me up inside and angers me so bad. BE A HUMAN BEING AND HELP! London, 15 December 1997 (RFE/RL) -- Two London-based charities have announced emergency plans to get food, fuel and medical aid to orphanages in Bulgaria, in a bid to save thousands of malnourished c I dont see any toys! dark side of Europe. I had to watch it in increments of about 20 minutes before I had to take a break due to the fact that I was so saddened by what these innocent children had to endure. Would you eat my Daughter Randy? It's literally driving me crazy, and I don't know why. Everyone is responsible for these children. i know english is not your first language so maybe you should be more cautious when using it. Putting a child in a closed institution at adolescence because that child is acting out sexually is more common than you might believe. These difficult circumstances and the fact that children don’t have access to the best resources for their development can cause issues. respect! I would suggest that everyone watch the Doc "Welcome to North Korea" if you want to see what kind of travesties countries can impose. I am ashamed to say I would not last 5 minutes, it would totally break me. The one thing that people in all countries have in common, is the brain, and/or it's lack of development. Kate meets the children in this tragic, silent world, such as Milan, the gentle giant who spends his days doing chores and watching over the others, and mildly autistic 18-year-old Didi, who is able to talk, and has plenty to say, but no one to speak to. The men & woman who called themselves "care takers" are nothing but complete jokes! 80% of these children were gipsies; it's because they are a minority in How can they not care for those who are defenceless? But again I say, no one cares or is shocked by your cannabilistic statements. THE WOMEN are the only ones making the kids are they? "8 • Bulgaria – The number of children in orphanages increased by more than 20 percent from the early 1990s to the end of the decade, as living conditions deteriorated.9 Education Frequently children are sent to orphanages as a way to access education. His immature comments are obviously just to get a rise out of people. Almost all the comments are so stupid !! follow the social rules - it's not hard to see why this children It just breaks my heart. AND to the fat piece of shit nurses you deserve NOTHING! Bulgaria institutionalises thousands of children He is one of 3,000 children in 31 institutions catering for this age group. 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