Essays about: "orphan and vulnerable children"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words orphan and vulnerable children.

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. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO EDUCATION Strategies to increase access to education for children living with HIV in Vietnam: A Minor Field Study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Linda Verngren; [2016]
   Keywords : Stigma; HIV AIDS; education; power and capital; inequalities; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores stigma in regards to access to education for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Vietnam and strategies to overcome stigmatization. This study is based on previous research which claims that HIV-related stigma causes isolation, bullying and social exclusion among affected groups. READ MORE

4. 3. The impact of orphanhood and HIV/AIDS on school enrolment - Evidence from Zambia

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Fanny Olsson; Maria Strandberg; [2013-06-20]
   Keywords : education; HIV AIDS; orphans; Zambia;

   Abstract : HIV/AIDS has made a great number of children orphans in sub-Saharan Africa where Zambia is one of the worst hit countries. The impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic has become an issue of not only health, but of cross-sectional importance affecting other major corner stones in society such as education. READ MORE

5. 4. Give a child a family - Foster Families as a model of care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Mozambique?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Carina Winberg; [2010-12-15]
   Keywords : Orphans; foster family care; AIDS; Mozambique;

   Abstract : In 2006 approximately 1 600 000 children in Mozambique, under the age of 18, were orphaned mainly due to HIV and AIDS. This corresponds to 12-16% of the total population. Extended families are no longer capable of providing for more orphans given the severe economic constraints. READ MORE

6. 5. Perception on Support Provided to Orphan Children in Foster Care Placement in an Urban City of Windhoek (Namibia)

   University essay from Tema Barn; Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Brigitte Nshimyimana; [2008]
   Keywords : Perception; support; orphan children; foster care placement; Urban setting; Windhoek-Namibia;

   Abstract : 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