World AIDS Orphans Day

BBC Spotlights Zimbabwe's AIDS Orphans Crisis

World AIDS Orphans Day — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:15:00 GMT

James Elder, working for UNICEF in Zimbabwe, creates a fascinating photo journal for BBC exploring the effects of AIDS on Zimbabwe, a country with more orphans per capita than any other in the world.

New Cash Grant Project in Lesotho Targets AIDS Orphans

World AIDS Orphans Day — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT

A new partnership project between the government of Lesotho, the European Union, and UNICEF aims to improve the well-being of AIDS orphans by providing financial assistance to children whose parents have died of the disease.

Academic Forum in Colombia to celebrate WAOD

World AIDS Orphans Day — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:30:00 GMT

FXB Colombia has organized an academic forum and a round table on the occasion of the World AIDS Orphans Day (WAOD). The theme of the forum will be "UNIDOS FRENTE AL HIV/AIDS: los niños a compromis de TODOS", while the round table will focus on the contribution of organizations regarding the challenge of HIV/AIDS.

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3000 Children Paint Their Dreams in India to Mark WAOD

World AIDS Orphans Day — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:15:00 GMT

In India, 3000 children and youth will take part in a national painting competition to celebrate World AIDS Orphans Day (WAOD). The event is being organized by FXB India Suraksha. This year the theme of the competition is "My dream".

FXB India Suraksha Publishes Book Profiling HIV-positive Women and Children

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:30:00 GMT

FXB India Suraksha has recently published a book profiling the true stories of courageous women and children who struggle with HIV and poverty in India. The stories in Hopes Alive: Surviving AIDS and Despair chronicles the determination and strength of the families in the face of adversity, and their hopes for a future free of stigma and discrimination.

Orphans in Mozambique Struggle to Escape Cycle of Poverty and HIV

World AIDS Orphans Day — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:15:00 GMT

According to a report by PlusNews, rapidly increasing numbers of young AIDS orphans are being caught in “a vicious cycle” of HIV and poverty in Mozambique. More than 380,000 children have already lost their parents to AIDS-related illness and UNICEF estimates that an additional 650,000 will be orphaned within the next two years.

Two-thirds of Children in Kenya Lack Access to HIV Treatment

World AIDS Orphans Day — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:30:00 GMT

According to a new report released by Human Rights Watch, approximately two-thirds of HIV-positive children in Kenya lack access to antiretroviral drugs (ARV) despite a government program that provides these drugs cost-free. The report warns that unless something is done to increase provision, it is expected that 80% of these children will die within the next two years.

Number of Grandparents Caring for AIDS Orphans Doubles in Last Decade

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Half of the world's 15 million AIDS orphans are currently being cared for solely by their grandparents, according to a new report from UK-based Help the Aged. The report also suggests that if current trends continue, this number will double again by 2015.

Increased Rates of HIV among Asian Youth

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:30:00 GMT

In recent months, ESCAP has urged reluctant governmental officials in the Asia Pacific region to address the rapidly increasing rates of HIV infection among its youth populations.

JLICA Highlights the Plight of AIDS-affected Children at the International AIDS Conference

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:30:00 GMT

The future of AIDS-affected children looks hopeful after multiple speakers at the International AIDS Conference focused on the importance of distributing funds to affected children and their families.

PEPFAR reauthorization will provide support for the world's AIDS orphans

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

President Bush signed new legislation in July to reauthorize PEPFAR's programs.

New Care Centers Approved to Benefit AIDS Orphans in India

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:45:00 GMT

India’s National AIDS Control Board has recently granted permission for the building and implementation of 10 care centers to provide education, shelter, medical care, clothing and food for Indian children orphaned by AIDS.

South African AIDS Orphans Suffering the Effects of the Global Food Crisis

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:30:00 GMT

AIDS orphans in South Africa are suffering from malnutrition and fewer resources as a result of high food prices and the global food crisis.

UNICEF: New 2008 Publications

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:30:00 GMT

UNICEF's recently published "The State of the World's Children" and "Children and AIDS: Second Stocktaking Report" which contain current information, recent advancements, statistics and strategies regarding global childcare.

RDC : 40 000 children orphaned by AIDS

World AIDS Orphans Day — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT

This number was given on Wednesday by the Minister of Social Affairs, on the occasion of the 7th World AIDS Orphans Day. The Minister of Social Affairs, the PNMLS, UNICEF, USAID and the Initiative of Health Objectives organize workshops in the 11 Provinces of the country throughout the month of May, reported radiookapi.net