Africa's Orphaned and Vulnerable Generations
Author | : |
Publisher | : UNICEF |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2006-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789280640342 |
ISBN-13 | : 9280640348 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Download or read book Africa's Orphaned and Vulnerable Generations written by and published by UNICEF. This book was released on 2006-08 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Estimates the number of children orphaned in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as current research on the impact of AIDS and orphaning. Information about orphans in the region has increased significantly in recent years and research has become more rigorous. And, while information on other vulnerable children in the region lags far behind, the situation of some well-defined groups, such as children living with chronically ill parents, is now being studied more systematically. This report is meant to shed light on the circumstances of children affected by the AIDS epidemic and to encourage action.--Introduction.