Research on the effectiveness and sustainability of established initiatives for vulnerable children in Zambia and Malawi. Outlines implications for approaches to community mobilization in current programming efforts.

Preliminary findings on life outcomes of Mozambican former child soldiers. Identifies specific interventions important to enabling former child soldiers’ recovery and reintegration.

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.

Investigates psychosocial well-being and psychosocial support services for youth affected by HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. Includes summary of key findings and implications for programming and research.

Guidelines to address the specific needs and rights of indigenous children in the context of child labour. Includes a comprehensive list of follow-up resources.

Short document outlining the constitution, role, and work of community care coalitions in Gwembe District, Zambia. Includes lessons learned and recommendations.

A survey of caregivers designed to assess barriers and incentives to fostering in rural Zimbabwe. Suggests that incentives for sustainable orphan care should focus on financial assistance.

A lessons learned document reviewing impacts of a community-based care and mentoring program for child-headed households in Rwanda.

This paper focuses on the impact of one form of demand-side policy option - social transfers, particularly cash transfers and vouchers - on access to health and education services by the extreme poor.

Analysis of child perceptions and testimonials that comprises the third and final set of results from a major study of violence against children in Ethiopia. Emphasizes child participation for implementation of effective policy.