The Role of Families Among Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Confronting HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa

2011 ◽  
pp. 173-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susannah Allison
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Hiv Aids

The Role of Culture in the Spread of HIV/AIDS among the Youth of Sub-Saharan Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-316
Author(s):  
Ernest K. Klu ◽  
Keamogetse G. Morwe
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Early Education of orphans and vulnerable children: A crucial aspect for social justice and African development

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jace Pillay
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Development ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Education Interventions ◽  
Sub Saharan

In the last decade there has been a significant escalation in the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in various parts of the world, more particularly, in Sub- Saharan Africa. The author strongly asserts that early childhood education is the main vehicle to address the concerns of OVC in order for them to develop skills and human capital as future adults in order to improve the outcomes for governance and economic development in Africa. He argues on the basis of inclusion that a social justice framework is essential in taking the rights of OVC into consideration. Adopting a bio- ecological systems theoretical model the author presents research findings on the educational, psychological and social experiences of OVC to motivate the need for African governments to take on the responsibility of addressing the plight of OVC through early childhood development and education interventions if they are serious about economic sustainability and prosperity. Although the research discussed in this paper was conducted in South Africa the author believes that the findings could easily depict what happens in the rest of Africa. In concluding, the author considers the implications of the findings in relation to future policies and directions needed for crucial development in Africa.

scholarly journals A cost-benefit framework for evaluating conditional cash-transfer programs

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Brent
Keyword(s):  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Conditional Cash Transfer ◽  
Cash Transfer ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Transfer Programs ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Comprehensive Framework

Following the prototype of Mexico’s Progresa program, a number of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have initiated conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs. More recently, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) have followed suit. However, no comprehensive framework to carry out a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) exists. This paper presents such a CBA framework for CCTs which enables design features such as targeting and conditionality to be separately evaluated. The framework is applied to an evaluation of a CCT program for orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. The role of conditionality in SSA and the need for distribution weights is discussed.

Elderly Grandparents as Caregivers of Children Affected or Infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia

2020 ◽  
pp. 68-83
Author(s):  
Eveline N. Kalomo ◽  
Simon George Taukeni
Keyword(s):  
Kinship Care ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Systematic Theory ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Elderly Caregivers

Kinship care is one of the most prevalent forms of placement that is used for children affected and/or infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia. However, the literature lacks a systematic theory-informed understanding with respect to what is currently known about caregivers generally and specifically, elderly caregivers of orphans, and vulnerable children (OVC) in sub-Saharan Africa. This foundational chapter attempts to provide readers with content to assist in their understanding of the characteristics, role, and experiences of kinship elderly caregivers of children affected and/or infected by HIV and AIDS. In addition, the chapter highlights what is known about children living with HIV in Namibia. Finally, the chapter offers suggestions for policy and practice.

scholarly journals Resource needs to support orphans and vulnerable children in sub-Saharan Africa

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Stover ◽  
L. Bollinger ◽  
N. Walker ◽  
R. Monasch
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Orphans And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Resource Needs ◽  
Sub Saharan

Conceptualizing the African child as orphan and vulnerable: A label in need of redefinition?

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Lombe ◽  
Harriet Mabikke ◽  
Ngozi Victoria Enelamah ◽  
Yoosun Chu
Keyword(s):  
Extended Family ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
African Child ◽  
Vulnerable Children ◽  
Policy Practice ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Orphan And Vulnerable Children ◽  
Hiv Aids

Despite the decline in AIDS-related deaths worldwide, the consequence of the disease continues to be felt. This is exemplified in the unprecedented numbers of adult deaths and inability of the extended family to cope. These factors have impacted the welfare of children negatively. Focusing specifically on sub-Saharan Africa, a region severely struck by the pandemic, we examine the effects of the label ‘Orphan and Vulnerable Children’ (OVC), which has been utilized to identify children affected by HIV/AIDS, on the welfare of the affected children. Implications for policy, practice, and scholarship are suggested.

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