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.
Vulnerable Ugandan children to benefit from Ush 625million vegetable growing scheme
Seeds and other gardening equipment are to be supplied to households in Kabarole district to help families looking after orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) under a new Ush 625 million scheme. more
Early marriages hindering girl child education in Kabarole, Uganda
Many young girls are suffering due to early marriage. The imposition of a marriage partner upon a child means a girl’s childhood is cut short and their fundamental rights such as education are compromised. KC Araali reports. more
Makena’s story: child sexual abuse
KC Sidi Sarro meets Makena, a 16-year-old mother of two who was sexually abused by her father for 11 years. more
Childhood tuberculosis neglected despite available remedies
Tuberculosis often goes undiagnosed in children from birth to 15 years old because they lack access to health services, or because health workers are unprepared to recognize the signs and symptoms in this age group, says WHO. more
Teenage pregnancy still a challenge for Zambia
Emmanuel Chansa, Provincial AIDS Co-ordinator Advisor, revealed during a meeting of the Provincial AIDS Task Force that 68 girls at Chipata’s Hillside Girls High School in Zambia fell pregnant in the last two months of 2011. All of them were below the age of 16. more
The Ugandan orphans living with HIV whose lives have been transformed
KC James Kityo meets the Ugandan children living positively with HIV due to the determination of a pastor and his wife. more
You share my feelings: the tale of a child bride
Emaweyesh Kassie, 19 year old from Gonder, Northern Ethiopia married when she was six. Here, she shares her experience. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.