Orphans and Vulnerable Children - CRIN

Module 1: HIV/AIDS and the Situation of OVC
Topic 1: Basic Information on HIV/AIDS

• Activity 1: What are HIV and AIDS?


• Activity 2: Modes of HIV Transmission - Facts and Misconceptions


• Activity 3: Preventing HIV Infection


• Activity 4: HIV Self-Risk Assessment Quiz


• Activity 5: General Trends in HIV/AIDS Infection


• Activity 6: Preparing for Home Visits: Information on HIV/AIDS

Topic 2: The Impact of HIV/AIDS

• Activity 1: The Definition ofPsychological and Socio-Economic


• Activity 2: The Psychological and Socio-Economic Impact of
  HIV/AIDS on Children, Families and Communities

Topic 3: National Frameworks for Supporting OVC

• Activity 1: National OVC Policy


• Activity 2: Government Strategies and Responsibilities


• Activity 3: Other Stakeholder Responsibilities


• Activity 4: The Seven Components of OVC Support


• Activity 5: CCCs and OVC Support


• Activity 6: Preparing for Home Visits: Elements of OVC Support

Topic 4: Children’s Rights and How They Apply to the Care of OVC

• Activity 1: What are Children’s Rights?


• Activity 2: Categories of Children’s Rights


• Activity 3: Abuse of Children’s Rights: Forms, Causes and
  Consequences


• Activity 4: The Sexual Abuse of Children


• Activity 5: Protecting Children


• Activity 6: Preparing for Home Visits: Monitoring for Signs of Child
  Abuse

Topic 5: The Implications of Gender-Based Roles for OVC

• Activity 1: The Gender Roles of Girls and Boys


• Activity 2: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Gender-Based Roles


• Activity 3: Strategies to Overcome Gender-Based Discrimination


• Activity 4: Preparing for Home Visits: Gender Awareness


• Activity 5: Review of the Home Visitor’s Handbook

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