Widening the 'Window of Hope': Using food aid to improve access to education for orphans and vulnerable children in sub-Saharan

This paper is organized into the following main sections: an introduction that lays out some of the difficulties in addressing the educational situation of orphans and vulnerable children; a description of the characteristics of orphans and vulnerable children, including where they live and some of the challenges they face; the impact of HIV/AIDS on the education sector; important considerations for WFP involvement; possible food and non-food interventions to improve children’s access to education, support the family and enhance the quality of service among those caring for and educating children affected by HIV/AIDS; and a conclusion.