This paper identifies the challenges the OVC are experiencing in schools as absenteeism, lack of physical infrastructure, insecurity, psychological trauma, among others. The paper also proposes strategies and programmes that various stakeholders have, and should put in place to assist OVC.

This overview document provides a brief update on child care reform in Rwanda.

This Call for Change from the ‘SAFe’ Campaign in Uganda provides an overview of the situation of orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda, highlights key concerns related to this situation, and outlines ways forward for strengthening families.

This report presents research conducted by Save the Children in East Africa. The aim of this research was to build knowledge on endogenous care practices within families and communities, especially informal kinship care, in order to increase the care and protection of children. The research on kinship care was implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zanzibar.

This working paper, produced by the Better Care Network and the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance, explores the topic of social service workforce strengthening as it relates to child care reform.

Child Care System Reform - Temporary Appointment (TA) position

This study is purposely looking at issues around institutionalization and the experiences of resettled youth resulting from the social and economic challenges that affect them in independent living, tackling how they are negotiating and overcoming them.

This article outlines findings from research on current and former street children in Burundi, that assesses the extent to which violence can affect children’s mental well-being and psychological functioning, and thus limit their reintegration.

This study on legal guardianship and adoption practices in Uganda was designed to explore and get insight into current care practices.

As part of the work of the BCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Initiative, the National Commission for Children in partnership with BCN, and Save the Children convened a national consultative workshop in Kigali, Rwanda on 26 and 27 November 2014. This report presents a summary of the main priority outcomes which were identified by participants during the meeting, including: evidence building and sharing, strengthening advocacy, and strengthening capacity.