About this toolkit
This is a collection of information,
tools and guidance on supporting
orphans and other vulnerable
children living in a
world with HIV/AIDS.
It covers a wide range
of subject areas, listed across
the top of this page.
To find out more, click here.
Subject areas
- Introduction
- Running a Programme
- Health and Nutrition
- Education
- Psychosocial Support
- Economic Strengthening
- Living Environments
- Children's Rights
Quality Improvement
What's new?
New Quality Improvement section
A new section has been added which assists OVC programmes in improving the quality of care provided to children and caretakers. This section is coordinated by the USAID Health Care Improvement Project, managed by University Research Co., LLC (URC) and includes a compendium of resources and examples of standards and other quality improvement tools used in various countries.
Where the heart is: Meeting the psychosocial needs of young children in the context of HIV/AIDS (Eng)
This is an opinion piece developed through a series of four workshops organised by the Bernard van Leer Foundation in preparation for the International AIDS conference in Toronto. It includes a call to action to address the psychological wellbeing of all vulnerable children.
The Promise of a Future: Strengthening Family and Community Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Sub-Saharan Africa (Eng)
This brief report highlights the programs and strategies that help ensure that children remain in family care by reducing discrimination, ensuring access to education, creating income, and providing direct support. It was produced by four donor organisations.
