Preparing Children for School: Working with Parents and Communities

Strengthening Families' Abilities to help HIV/AIDS-affected Children Prepare for School
By NYESIGOMWE, Lydia
This paper highlights programme issues from an Early Childhood program (ECD) that is being implemented in Uganda by a local Non Governmental Organization (NGO) called Action For Children (AFC). The paper highlights the importance of Early Childhood...
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Anglais, Français
Year
2006
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Fatherhood and Men's Role in Early Childhood Development: The Fatherhood Project, South Africa
By MASHIANE, Alex
A household survey conducted in 2002 reveals that 45.8% of children do not live with their fathers. The study presents the situation in the various ethnic groups and the emotional, psychological and cultural impact on children. It discusses the...
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Anglais, Français
Year
2006
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Ensuring Effective Caring Practices within the Family and Community
By JALLOW, Isatou
The theme of this paper, «Ensuring effective care practices in families and communities», raises a number of questions: Are the concepts of «child care» and «care practices» well understood? How should care practices be defined in the African...
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Conference paper
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Anglais, Français
Year
2006
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