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Children and HIV/AIDS

   Child Needs Assessment Tool Kit

A Tool Kit for collecting information your organization needs for designing programs to help young children in areas heavily impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic

A Project of the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, supported by the World Bank, Early Child Development Team

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   Building Blocks Overview: Resources for communities working with orphans and vulnerable children

Why programmes need to strengthen the skills and resources of families and communities to cope with the impacts of HIV/AIDS. An outline of the impact of HIV/AIDS on children. Guidelines for programmes aimed at strengthening the coping capacity of vulnerable children, families and communities. Ways of taking action to strengthen support for orphans and vulnerable children.

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance

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   Young children and HIV/AIDS: Mapping the field

offers an overview of what studies show in this field at the moment. Largely drawn from a review of literature and with a psychological slant, it also identifies gaps in knowledge and experience.

by Lorraine Sherr

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   Supporting Early Child Development (ECD) in HIV/AIDS Programs for Africa

A powerpoint presentation on why it is important to address ECD in HIV/AIDS programs for Africa - What policymakers need to know about ECD in relation to HIV/AIDS - How governments can partner with civil society to support ECD HIV/AIDS interventions

Mary Eming Young - HDNED

Children's Rights

   Rights for Children in an HIV+ World

In comic book form, a comprehensive guide to social security services and benefits for children living with HIV/AIDS

from The Alliance for Children’s Entitlement to Social Security (ACESS)

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   Children's Rights Issues

from the Children’s Rights Centre (CRC) website

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