The purpose of this document is to inform the development of appropriate responses for children affected by HIV and AIDS. It builds on the principles and approaches from the 2004 Framework for the Protection, Care and Support of Orphans and Vulnerable Children Living in a World with HIV and AIDS, bringing in new evidence from academic analysis and…[Read more]

During times of conflict and emergency, schools and other educational institutions may become an important source of stability and care for children. This guide examines the wealth of materials already available on the subject and provides recommendations on their selection and use in the training of teachers.

The guide provides trainers, working in emergencies, with a collection of strategically selected materials that they can use to guide them in designing training programs filled with knowledge and skills to prepare health workers to integrate psychosocial and mental health support into health care.

Schools are ideally placed to address the psychosocial needs of many children. Through increasing their (schools) focus on psychosocial support they may become caring environments where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential as human beings. These guidelines provide practical steps to mainstream psychosocial support into your…[Read more]