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Poverty, HIV/AIDS, and orphan care - The triple tragedy of the African Matriarchs |
4th World Congress of Rural Women
Theme 5: Health and well-being |
24 April 2007 |
Lindiwe Majele Sibanda |
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Outline of presentation
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The Tragedy
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Executive Summary
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Introduction
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Impact of HIV and AIDS on the Rural Households
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Impact of HIV and AIDS on Agriculture
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Effect on Agricultural Extension services
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Impact of HIV and AIDS on Women in Agriculture
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Impact of Supporting Orphans
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Coping Strategies
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Advocating for Policy Change
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Policy implications
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References and Acknowledgements
Introduction
HIV and AIDS impact on the household at 3 levels: (1) chronic illness, (2) death, (3) after death.
Need to understand:
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What are the main circumstances through which the epidemic affects household agriculture and food security systems?
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What is the overall livelihoods outcome for affected households and how can this be best quantified to facilitate effective response?
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Are all households affected in the same way?
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What new policies can be put in place at both national and regional level to deal with the problem?
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