HIV, children and young people
From the effect under-resourced hospitals have on child health to what life is like for families affected by HIV, Key Correspondents document the experiences of children and young people living in their communities.
They also report the day-to-day experiences of children and young people living with HIV as well as the everyday reality of early pregnancy, sexual exploitation and forced marriage.
German Institute sponsors talented youths in a bid to curb HIV
Ten young Kenyans are to win educational scholarships to the German Institute of Professional Studies as a way to reduce HIV incidence. more
Illegal underage marriages high in rural Kenya, report finds
Despite a law prohibiting child marriages in Kenya the practice is still rampant in rural areas, a report released by Plan International has found. more
Forced, early marriage: Ayatollah’s story
For millions of girls in Egypt, reaching puberty can be the first step towards a forced marriage. Too often, girls are taken out of school, isolated from their friends and forced into marriage. more
Universal primary education ‘a mirage’ as 30 million African children out of school
Nearly 30 million African children of primary school age, mostly girls, are out of school, a new report from Plan International suggests. more
More active promotion of medical guidelines is needed to save children’s lives, study finds
Studies in low income countries have repeatedly shown that health workers barely comply with global, evidence-based clinical guidelines when managing common but serious childhood diseases, a new study has found. more
Thousands of students reached with life-saving HIV information
TemariNet, a higher education project, is tackling HIV and unintended pregnancy in universities and colleges across Ethiopia. more
Ethiopia: coffee ceremony used to educate on HIV
The Ethiopian coffee ceremony tradition helps strengthen community bonds - health workers are also discovering it is a perfect opportunity to discuss difficult topics. more
Lack of integrated HIV and sexual health services puts lives at risk
The burden of unintended pregnancy coupled with lack of information about the risks of abortion is putting the lives of young women living with HIV in danger. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.