China

Children orphaned or impacted by AIDS in Henan Province

Organization: Half the Sky Foundation
Project: Children orphaned or Impacted by AIDS in Henan Province
Location: Henan Province, China
Target group: Children in alternative care

The project is part of a pilot program to meet the special needs of children whose lives have been severely affected by AIDS through the death or critical illness of their parents. Children are given support to deal with both social and psychological challenges in order to look forward with a new sense of hope. Assistance includes family-based care, scholarships for completing higher- and vocational education and mentor support.

Read more: www.halfthesky.org

Contact person at Childhood:
Joel Borgström
joel.borgstrom(a)childhood.org