Essays about: "alternative care of OVC"

Found 2 essays containing the words alternative care of 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. 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