Iquitos, Peru, 2009 - This photo is of the entrance to the Iquitos' orphanage's watch tower. I was struck by the sight of barbed wire on top of a nearly 15-foot high, one-foot thick concrete wall that surrounded the compound and the large, heavy iron gates, secured by at least three guards. The 30-40 children, who were either “temporarily” abandoned or truly orphaned, greeted us with smiles and laughter. They were all happy, smiling, clean, well dressed and by all accounts healthy. A tour of the facility given by the children clearly showed that the buildings and grounds were well kept and the children had a sense of pride in their home. I asked a Guide for the reason behind the security and was told that it was to protect the children from Child Trafficking.