Essays about: "Orphan children"
Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 essays containing the words Orphan children.
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11. Perception on Support Provided to Orphan Children in Foster Care Placement in an Urban City of Windhoek (Namibia)
University essay from Tema Barn; Filosofiska fakultetenAbstract : The overall aim of this study is to investigate the perception of support provided to orphan children in foster care placement in terms of education, care and support as well as protection by orphan children themselves, foster parents and social workers. Due to HIV/AIDS many children are being orphaned and are left behind without any visible means of support. READ MORE
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12. The psychological well-being among institutionalized orphans and vulnerable children in Maputo
University essay from Psykologiska institutionenAbstract : In sub-Saharan Africa, poverty and its consequences hit orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) the hardest. As the once protective safety net dissipates, many OVC are forced to live in overcrowded and understaffed orphanages. In the attempt to meet survival needs, psychological health is pushed into the background. READ MORE
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13. Conditions of life for child-headed households : an explorative interview study from South Africa
University essay from Institutionen för socialt arbete - SocialhögskolanAbstract : The objective of the study was to explore the conditions of every day life of child-headed households in South Africa. Following research questions were developed: • How do South African children who are the head of the household perceive his or her life situation and the role as the household-head? • How are the relations with siblings and other relatives? • What kind of support do they need? In order to fulfil the objective an interview study with the design as a case study was con-ducted. READ MORE
