Essays about: "OVC"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word OVC.

1. 1. Promoting lifelong health for orphan and vulnerable girls in Tanzania : A qualitative study of health promoting practices at a Tanzanian non- governmental family home

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för folkhälso- och idrottsvetenskap

   Author : Viola Svenbrink; [2023]
   Keywords : Health literacy; empowerment; orphan and vulnerable children; Family home; alternative care of OVC; small group home; Tanzania; Hälsolitteracitet; Egenmakt; utsatta och föräldralösa barn; familjehem; småskaliga gruppboenden för barn. Tanzania;

   Abstract : The objective of this study was to explore which practices and factors at a Tanzanian non-governmental family home, that has promoted former female residents’ health empowerment and health literacy. Semi-structured interviews were completed with five former female residents. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond vulnerabilities: Exploring the coping mechanisms of children as family heads in child-headed households in Kampala district Uganda.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Lambert Buzaare; [2021-10-07]
   Keywords : coping mechanisms; child-headed households; strengths and abilities;

   Abstract : Uganda is a signatory of both local and international child protection protocols and has further shown its great commitment to child welfare through various agencies put up to implement child welfare-related issues. Yet with all this, children in Uganda continue to be abused and their rights violated. READ MORE

4. 3. Organisational care and psychological treatment of vulnerable children in Maputo, Mozambique : A Minor Field Study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Sara Ekvall; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Many children are vulnerable in Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in the world. The ones considered most vulnerable, so called orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), often live in particularly vulnerable situations that often cause creating psychological distress and traumas. READ MORE

5. 4. A child belongs to the whole community.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Lovisa Strömberg; Josefin Svensson; [2015-01-22]
   Keywords : Institutional care; family-based care; orphans and convention of the rights of the child.;

   Abstract : This qualitative study has taken place in Burundi. Burundi suffers from years of violence and diseases like HIV/AIDS. Many parents have passed away or are not capable to take care of their children, which are leading to a lot of Orphans and other Vulnerable Children (OVC). READ MORE

6. 5. LEARNING THROUGH OBJECTIVES - A minor field study on knowledge and understanding of objectives related to learning processes in the organizations SOIR and Mandeya 2 Development in the rural area of Manicaland, Zimbabwe

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

   Author : Cecilia Solis Lovekvist; Elin Topphem; [2013]
   Keywords : Coherence; Goals; Learning Organization; NGO; Objectives; Sustainable development;

   Abstract : ABSTRACTNGOs today meet several challenges due to growing competition and shrinking aid budgets. These demands are something all NGOs need to find strategies to meet. Learning thereby becomes essential for the organizations survival, success and for sustainable development. To meet these demands organizations need to be able to learn and develop. READ MORE