OI opened its first home in Sulawesi , Indonesia in 2001 . It became active in housing orphans in Aceh , Indonesia ; and Galle , Sri Lanka after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami . Beginning in 2008 , OI also supports foster care for tsunami orphans in Sri Lanka by supporting children living with members of their extended families . OI provides tutoring , English classes and jobs training , such as sewing classes and hospitality classes . In 2009 , OI also served 27 Aids affected orphans in Moshi , Tanzania . With the AIDS epidemic , natural disasters , low world health standards and widespread poverty contributing to a global crisis for children , OI 's model of " Raising Global Citizens " seeks to make a difference in both the short-term needs of children and the long-term improvement of disadvantaged communities throughout the world by raising children as responsible citizens . OI 's mission is interfaith , interracial , international , and intergenerational – that is , it discourages discrimination on the basis of faith , race and nationality and seeks to utilize the experience of senior volunteers . OI seeks to benefit orphans through education and vocational opportunities that are coupled with a nurturing environment , proper nutrition and healthcare . OI also monitors the children 's education and provides after school tutoring , computer classes and English classes . OI intends to give each orphan support until graduation with a baccalaureat degree . OI does not place children for adoption , but rather seeks to help them live successfully in their native countries and cultures
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Orphans International