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In Southern Africa, as in many parts of the world, generations of children and youths are directly confronted with the presence of HIV/AIDS in their families. They have to care for their sick parents and at the same time make a living for themselves and their siblings. A large number of these children also grow up as orphans living with their grand parents or other relatives. This HIV/AIDS related weakening of the family structures has far-reaching social and psychological consequences for the affected children that go beyond the immediate experience of loss and illness. Thursday, 01 December 2011 |
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