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A baseline study on psychosocial support of orphans and vulnerable children in two villages in Botswana

A baseline study on psychosocial support of orphans and vulnerable children in two villages in Botswana

This report provides a baseline study on psychosocial support of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in two villages in Botswana and forms part of a series of reports that examine the work undertaken as part of the Kellogg OVC Intervention Project from 2002 to 2005.The general aim of the project is to assist families and households to better cope with the increased burden of care for OVC.

HSRC Press

Product Information

Format:

280mm x 210mm (Soft Cover)

Pages:

60

ISBN-13:

978-07969-2178-9

Publish Year:

2007

Rights:

World Rights

This report provides a baseline study on psychosocial support of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in two villages in Botswana and forms part of a series of reports that examine the work undertaken as part of the Kellogg OVC Intervention Project from 2002 to 2005.The general aim of the project is to assist families and households to better cope with the increased burden of care for OVC.

Tables and figures
Acronyms and abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Executive summary

1. Introduction

The situation of orphans in sub-Saharan Africa
Overview of the OVC situation in Botswana
Government response to the plight of orphans
Background to the OVC project

2. Methodology

Study design
Description of study sites
Populations and samples
Study instruments
Ethical considerations
Data collection procedures
Data management

3. Findings: Palapye

Orphans and vulnerable children ages 614: Survey Findings
Discussion of findings: OVC ages 614 in Palapye
OVC ages 1518 in Palapye : Survey Findings
Discussion of findings: OVC ages 1518 in Palapye
Parents/guardians of OVCs in Palapye: Survey Findings
Discussion of findings: Parents/guardians of OVCs in Palapye

4. Findings: Letlhakeng

Orphans and vulnerable children ages 614: Survey Findings
Discussion of findings: OVC ages 614 in Letlhakeng
OVC ages 1518 in Letlhakeng: Survey Findings
Discussion of findings: OVC ages 1518 in Letlhakeng
Parents/guardians of OVCs in Letlhakeng: Survey Findings
Discussion of findings: Parents/guardians of OVCs in Letlhakeng

5. Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions
Recommendations

References

Dr G. Nnunu Tsheko is a senior lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations at the University of Botswana.

Mr Ken Bainame is a lecturer in the Department of Population Studies at the University of Botswana.

Dr Lucky W. Odirile is a counsellor in the Counselling Centre at the University of Botswana.

Ms Mosarwa Segwabe is a co-ordinator in the Wellness Centre at the University of Botswana.