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HomeASOD-Uganda since it was founded in 2004 has moved a big role in supporting orphans, youth, young mothers and other vulnerable children. In that time, HIV infections have risen tremendously, leaving many children orphans, despite the best efforts of many, rates of infection are still on the rise. Young people (14–24 year-olds) account for nearly half of all new HIV infections. The infection rate in urban areas in Uganda now stands at 10.2% most youth are vulnerble because of poverty Today, fewer than one in five people worldwide has access to HIV prevention services, only one in nine has access to voluntary counselling and testing, and in developing countries only 7 per cent of those who need it have access to anti-retroviral treatment. Over 40 million people are infected with HIV/AIDS and Africa takes ¾ the leading and the highest percent of infection rate in the world. AIDS has killed one or both parents of an estimated 18 million children in sub-Saharan Africa, and many of these orphans are not properly cared for. Our vision a community where all orphans, other vulnerable children and disadvantaged societies live to their full potential; rights and aspirations are fulfilled. Have been driven from the above background. Read about our strategy
Our StrategyAbout HIV/AIDSASOD-Uganda since it was founded in 2004 has moved a big role in supporting orphans, youth, young mothers and other vulnerable children. EDUCATIONEducation is vital to the development of children and young people in a number of ways. It aids their psychosocial development. It is vital for their future opportunities. It helps reduce their risks and vulnerabilities and is one of ASOD's goals. STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATIONASOD Uganda looks at issues relating to stigma and discrimination and how they affect orphans and other vulnerable children. Stigma and discrimination mean that people are not treated equally or fairly. The right to be treated equally is part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. And we also look in detail at participation, protection from abuse and legal issues. PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORTThe global strategic framework introduced in 2004 identifies strengthening the capacity of families to protect and care for children as one of five key strategies. Providing psychosocial support is seen as part of that strategy. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTASOD Uganda looks at issues related to HIV/AIDS that affect early childhood development. Another section looks in general at issues relating to education. Early childhood is a period during which children learn and develop extremely rapidly. This development depends on a number of key factors including health, education, stimulation and interaction. Interventions at this stage have been shown to have great benefits for children. |
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