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Making a Difference for Children Affected by AIDS

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This report presents the baseline findings of an ongoing study assessing the impact of an orphan support programme and a succession planning programme on children and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

A few of the key findings detailed in this report are:
  • The impact of adult illness on children starts when a parent becomes ill.
  • Most children want their parents to tell the truth about being HIV-positive.
  • Property grabbing is common, with women and children especially vulnerable.
  • Guardians have their own health problems. Many are elderly and some are HIV-positive.
  • Study participants note that material support is what they need most.
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