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Introduction Back in 2009, the United Republic of Tanzania implemented Village Resource Teams (VRTs) within smaller local governments. These groups were meant to improve the socioeconomic and health status of its citizens. This report is meant to assess the impact of the program and determine the...

Background The HIV prevalence rate amongst pregnant women in Namibia has gone down from 18.2 per cent in 2012 to 16.9 per cent in 2014. A significant portion of the pregnant women are adolescent mothers. HIV testing and counselling (HTC) remains a key HIV intervention as an entry point to accessing...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One woman dies per minute in childbirth around the globe. Almost half of these deaths occur in SubSaharan Africa. Despite the progress made in many countries in increasing the availability of maternal healthcare, the majority of women across Africa remain without full access to...

Cereal import has played a crucial role in compensating local water deficit. A quantitative account of water deficit and cereal import relations therefore is of significance for predicting future food import demand and formulating corresponding national and international policies. On the basis of...

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

2001 ZIM: Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children and Adolescents in Zimbabwe UNICEF Zimbabwe conducted four studies and one literature review in collaboration with various local and governmental entities to develop a national strategy for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the country. Children were...

This chosen video from a selected series of the UChicago Social Protection Conference explains how innovative economic strengthening research can improve health, education, and well-being outcomes of vulnerable children. ...

Pediatric HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa: Emerging Issues and Way Forward This study examines the challenges that hinder current HIV/AIDs prevention programs in the select nations and concludes that a holistic promotional approach is needed.