- Authors
- Boler, Tania and Kate Carroll
- Title
- Addressing the Educational Needs of Orphans and Vulnerable Children
- In
- Policy & Researh: issue 2
- Imprint
- ActionAid International and Save the Children Fund, London, 2003, 12 pp
- Description
UK Working Group on Education and HIV/AIDS
Reproduced with the kind permission of ActionAid International and Save the Children Fund.- Abstract
"Millions of children around the world have been orphaned by the AIDS crisis. Aside from the emotional and psychological effects that losing a parent can have, there is clear evidence that orphaned children are dropping out of school at a higher rate than nonorphaned children. International agencies have been vocal in demonstrating this risk; however, the question remains open on how to best meet the educational needs of these orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs). This paper draws together discussion between interested researchers, practitioners and policy makers at a meeting in December 2003.
The paper will briefly describe the educational disadvantage faced by OVCs, identifying a spectrum of vulnerability. A number of educational responses will then be summarised, with a specific focus on three: open and distance learning; school feeding schemes; and the index for inclusion."
Related Entries
NGOs or Civil Society Organisations
Topics
Related Published Resources
isReferencedBy
- Pradhan, Basanta K. and Ramamani Sundar, Gender Impact of HIV and AIDS in India, UNDP - United Nations Development Programme, New Delhi, 2006, 145 pp. [ PDF File | Details... ]