Lost and adopted as a young boy, filmmaker shares the story of his search for his mother
When filmmaker Jojo de Carteret was four years old, he woke up and found himself alone in his parents’ home in the Philippines; he did not know where his family had gone. He wandered the streets, crying and looking for them. Eventually, someone found him and took him to an orphanage, where he remained for two years before he was adopted by an Australian family.
Article continues below
Dear Reader,
Have you ever wanted to share the miracle of human development with little ones? Live Action is proud to present the "Baby Olivia" board book, which presents the content of Live Action's "Baby Olivia" fetal development video in a fun, new format. It's perfect for helping little minds understand the complex and beautiful process of human development in the womb.
Receive our brand new Baby Olivia board book when you give a one-time gift of $30 or more (or begin a new monthly gift of $15 or more), and your gift will be DOUBLED to fuel Live Action’s life-saving content.
In a Facebook video that has been viewed 20 million times, Jojo tells the incredible story of his search for his biological mother — a story that shows both the powerful bond between a mother and child, as well as the hope that adoption brings:
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Contact editor@liveaction.org for questions, corrections, or if you are seeking permission to reprint any Live Action News content.
Guest Articles: To submit a guest article to Live Action News, email editor@liveaction.org with an attached Word document of 800-1000 words. Please also attach any photos relevant to your submission if applicable. If your submission is accepted for publication, you will be notified within three weeks. Guest articles are not compensated (see our Open License Agreement). Thank you for your interest in Live Action News!
Human Interest
