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Dr. Sue Gibbons for Africa KidSAFE,

A report that identifies gaps and provides recommendations for protecting and supporting girls living on the streets. It provides models of good practices from Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

UNICEF and Holt International,

This report presents the findings of an assessment conducted between 8 July and 22 August 2006 that gathered and analyzed information on inter-country adoption to support strengthening Liberia’s adoption laws and develop operating guidelines for adoption agencies.

Jon Singletary,

Unites scripture and evidence to help guide North American Christians in responding the needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS. Identifies the shortcomings of institutional care and outlines specific and better alternatives available for supporting children in Africa. Highlights related resources for follow-up.

International Rescue Committee,

A report outlining lessons learned in identifying durable solutions for unaccompanied and separated children in Guinea.

W. James Jacob, Stacey A. Shaw, Donald E. Morisky, Steven J.Hite, &,

A study of HIV/AIDS education programs and direction for creating curricula in African schools.

Alice A. Ansah-Koi,

This article addresses fostering as a traditional care and support system for orphans in Ghana, especially those whose parents have died of AIDS.

Linda Richter and Sharmla Rama,

Examines how a rights-based approach can provide a firm foundation for framing priorities and responses to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

Leslie M. Snider, UNICEF,

This document discusses the work contributing to the area of psychosocial measurement with regard to HIV/AIDS and provides samples of surveys that can be used in measurement.

Sophie T. Parwon,

Documents assessment of child welfare and protection of children in orphanages in Liberia.

The New Humanitarian,

"Liberian children are being sold for adoption in dubious circumstances and others are living in sub-standard orphanages, according to rights groups in the West African nation," says this article from the New Humanitarian.