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What is Orphans and Vulnerable Children

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A child under the age of 18 whose mother, father or both parents and or a primary caregiver has died and who is in need of care and protection.
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Psychological and Social Issues Affecting Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Zoleka Ntshuntshe (University of Fort Hare, South Africa) and Simon G. Taukeni (University of Namibia, Namibia)
Copyright: © 2020 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0319-5.ch002
Abstract
Orphan-hood is a natural occurrence event of life and not a personal choice. It is a natural life event of losing a parent or a primary caregiver in the life of an orphan child. This chapter focuses on the psychological and social issues that orphans and other vulnerable children experience when their parents are no longer alive. Using literature as a source, most psychosocial issues affecting orphans and other vulnerable children are categorized and justified. Possible solutions and recommendations are clearly illustrated for possible intervention and prevention strategies. Lastly, the chapter ushers future research directions regarding psychosocial issues affecting orphans and other vulnerable children.
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