Investing in Our Future: Psychological support for children affected by HIV/AIDS. A case study in Zimbabwe and The United Republic of Tanzania (UNAIDS, 2001, 77 p.): Acknowledgements

Investing in Our Future: Psychological support for children affected by HIV/AIDS. A case study in Zimbabwe and The United Republic of Tanzania (UNAIDS, 2001, 77 p.)

		(introduction...)
		Acknowledgements
		Dedication
		Foreword
		Investing in our future
		Introduction
		Child rights and HIV/AIDS
		HIV/AIDS and children in Africa
		“Everyone’s child”: Educating the community on the child’s needs
		Helping parents to disclose their HIV status
		Helping parents talk to their children about death and dying
		Counselling in various situations
		Networking for effective responses/ANNEA
		Lessons learned about psychosocial support
		Further reading
		Appendix A: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child/Summary
		Appendix B: Organizational resources and contacts
		Back cover

Acknowledgements

UNAIDS would like to acknowledge the struggle of the children who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in both Zimbabwe and Tanzania. These silent heroes are commended for their courage and patience in the face of adversity. Parents and carers are acknowledged for the support they are providing in challenging times and circumstances.

Gratitude and appreciation is expressed to the children for expressing themselves; the caregivers and organizations for sharing their time and resources; the offices of UNAIDS and UNICEF and the government agencies of Zimbabwe and the United Republic of Tanzania for their logistical support and cooperation in the undertaking of this study.

Acknowledgement is also provided to Maria Ndlovu, translator, guide and counsellor extraordinaire in Zimbabwe and William Rugaimukamu and James Kajuna in the United Republic of Tanzania.

In Zimbabwe:	In the United Republic of Tanzania:

Farm Orphan Support Trust Island Hospice Masiye Camp ChildLine The Centre Mashambanzou	HUMULIZA AIDS NGO Network of East Africa (ANNEA) African Women AIDS Working Group