VOICED : Baby box opens lid on South Africa's adoption crisis

The video discusses Hope Orphanage in Johannesburg, which provides temporary shelter for abandoned babies. It highlights the baby box system, established in 1999, as a safe place for mothers to leave unwanted children. The video also addresses the broader issue of child abandonment in South Africa, where thousands of children are left at orphanages or on the streets annually. It explores the societal challenges faced by mothers, including abandonment by partners and families. A personal story illustrates the stigma surrounding adoption in South Africa, emphasizing the difficult choices some families face.

What societal perception exists around adoption in South Africa according to the text?

What choice does the little girl have regarding her biological family in the future?