This report, prepared for UNICEF East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) assesses capacity of Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland and Zambia to manage alternative care systems for children. 

Using household survey data from 21 countries in Africa, this study examines trends in orphanhood and living arrangements, and the links between the two.

Ce rapport est de faire du droit une réalité dans le Grand lac de la région de l'Afrique de l'enfant.

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.

A guide for training teachers in Southern Sudan on identifying, responding and safeguarding children from abuse, exploitation and violence. It provides guidance for an in-dept 5-day protection course, as well as a 1-day refresher course.

A handbook that identifies and addresses issues of child protection in education in Southern Sudan, and mobilizes communities into action to make schools protective and nurturing learning environments.

Discusses the bi-directional relationship between HIV/AIDS and agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods, including the relationship between HIV/AIDS and children’s property and inheritance rights

An overview of the development and benefits of child and youth-led organizations across Tanzania’s Kagera region, primarily for children who have lost one or both parents.

Country level evaluation of contributing factors to the establishment of an alternative care system.

The first International Conference on Sexual Abuse of the African Child will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 24–26 September 2007. The aim of the conference is to advance knowledge regarding the various types of sexual abuse and their complexity in the cultural settings of Africa.