This study sought to assess, analyse and inform the different forms of vulnerabilities affecting children and youth, and their effects and existing strategies and programmes addressing the challenges and vulnerabilities facing orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY) in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. The study also sought to propose recommendations for improvement, and development of minimum standards for OVCY and the finalisation of the SADC OVCY Strategic Framework.

Reviews legal and policy frameworks for the protection of OVC rights in 10 Southern African countries. Includes key concerns and recommendations. Appendix includes country-specific details of National Policies on Orphans and Vulnerable Children and National Plans of Action.

A study on the experiences of girl soldiers in Angola before, during and after their participation in armed conflict. Includes recommendations for gender-specific responses.

Presents case studies of interventions aimed at preventing street migration. Some emphasis on methods for identifying high-risk groups.

The aim of this guide is to draw together SCF’s recent experience of family tracing.