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G. FosterThe capacity of the extended family safety net for orphans in Africa
This paper reviews published studies on orphans and describes indicators by which weakened or saturated extended family safety nets can be identified. Most orphans…
Supporting children in need through a community-based orphan visiting programme
There is an urgent need for programmes to be established to support the growing number of orphans in countries severely affected by AIDS. Most orphans are being…
Perceptions of children and community members concerning the circumstances of orphans in rural Zimbabwe
Focus group discussions and interviews were held with 40 orphans, 25 caretakers and 33 other community workers from a rural area near Mutare, Zimbabwe. Orphan concerns…