The purpose of the quality standards tools, namely the framework of national standards and the OVC quality standards guide, is to provide a structure and methodology for the development and application of relevant standards for the comprehensive, integrated protection, care and support of OVC at all levels in Uganda.

This document sets out the strategy to build and strengthen capacity to provide leadership, coordination and operational oversight at the central, regional, and district levels under the CORE Initiatives Uganda to prevent OVC and HIV among youth.

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

A research study exploring planning for children by their terminally ill parents.

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

A Guide that highlights successful strategies used to facilitate child participation in educational initiatives in Zimbabwe. Real-life examples are provided for illustration, replication and adaptation by other organizations involved in education programmes.

A series of 14 Core Indicator Sets that can be used by stakeholders to monitor the situation of children in South Africa.

A study of the management, operations, and care offered by institutions for AIDS orphans in South Africa. It compares the findings of registered and unregistered institutions.

Brief article observing the proliferation of orphanages in Zambia. Points to several models of community-based care as alternatives better able to address the rights and needs of children.

Brief overview of a project designed to give monetary aid to poor families. Program seeks to reduce poverty while promoting health and education.