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Introduction
1.1 Who should use this manual?
Frontline workers involved in the provision of support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries, will find this manual useful. We take frontline workers as those persons who implement interventions that directly influence the nature and kind of support orphans receive. Policy makers and evaluators may find it relevant, but not adequate for their work.
Read more about Community Based Support of Orphans and Vulnerable Children: A manual for Frontline workers in Africa »
Preface
In recent years, the devastating consequences of long term and violent conflicts across the globe have generated tremendous interest in the psychosocial effects of complex emergencies on children, families and communities. At the same time, as relief organizations have developed projects to address these critical issues, there have been relatively few resources available to these implementing agencies on how to measure the effectiveness of their work.
Read more about Children in Crisis: Good Practices in Evaluating Psychosocial Programming »
Foreword
One of the most tragic and difficult challenges of the HIV/AIDS epidemic is the growing number of children who have lost parents to AIDS or whose lives will never be the same because of it.
Read more about The Framework for the Protection, Care and Support of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Living in a World with HIV and AIDS »
Introduction
International agencies are increasingly recognizing the role of religious organizations in establishing effective HIV/AIDS interventions. Despite some negative perceptions of their role and impact, faith-based organizations (FBOs) are among the most viable institutions at both local and national levels and have developed experience in addressing the multi-dimensional impact of AIDS and its particular impact on children.
Read more about Study of the Response by Faith-Based Organizations to Orphans and Vulnerable Children »
How faith-based organisations can strengthen families and communities to support orphans and vulnerable children
Throughout the world, faith-based organisations are quietly and compassionately responding to the needs of millions of children made vulnerable by different causes. Faith-based organisations understand that children need to be brought up in loving families in their own communities.
Read more about A Matter of Belonging »
Frontline workers involved in the provision of support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries, will find this manual useful. We take frontline workers as those persons who implement interventions that directly influence the nature and kind of support orphans receive. Policy makers and evaluators may find it relevant, but not adequate for their work.
