Systems for Managing HIV and AIDS in Schools in Diverse Contexts

Case Studies & Research
2007
47 p.

South Africa is currently experiencing one of the most severe AIDS epidemics in the world with more than five million (or an estimated 11%) of the population living with HIV. For each person living with HIV, the impact is felt not only by the infected person, but it also impacts the lives of their families, friends and wider communities, significantly multiplying the effect. The aim of this project is to support schools to best manage the health and social needs of vulnerable children and educators infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. In particular this project aims to research approaches and strategies for school management that will help to mitigate the impact of HIV and AIDS across various socio-economic bands within the schooling sector.

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