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Challenging Dominant Policy Paradigms of Care for Children Orphaned by AIDS: Dynamic Patterns of Care in KZN, South Africa

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 14/05/2008 - 12:05
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Jointly published by the Centre for Social Science and Research (CSSR), University of Cape Town (UCT), and Health Economic and HIV/AIDS Research Division (HEARD) of University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
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http://www.ukzn.ac.za/heard/
Author: 
Caroline Kuo, Don Operario
Published Date: 
2007
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Although caring for children orphaned by AIDS is increasingly acknowledged as a priority area for HIV/AIDS and development programs, there is limited knowledge on caregivers. Rapidly growing numbers of children orphaned by AIDS warrants increased attention from researchers, policy makers, and program planners. This paper explores dominant theoretical and policy paradigms of care for children orphaned by AIDS. Then, drawing from an analysis of interviews with staff at nongovernmental organizations and community based organizations, and focus groups with caregivers gathered during fieldwork conducted between July 10 and September 8, 2006 in KwaZulu-Natal Province, Republic of South Africa, this paper contrasts local understandings of childcare with theoretical and policy notions of care. Findings from this qualitative study suggest that childcare practices are more diverse and complex than those currently recognized within existing theoretical and policy formulations. Such findings lead to the conclusion that current policy approaches towards care for children orphaned by AIDS face a potentially detrimental disconnect with local realities of care. Re-formulating policies to take into account how local practices of childcare are shifting in dynamic ways in response to the pandemic will be essential for the formulation of effective policies and programs.
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Challenging Dominant Policy Paradigms of Care for Children Orphaned by AIDS: Dynamic Patterns of Care in KZN, South Africa

Gender Review of Media Development Organisations Supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2008 - 21:14
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Gender Links
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.genderlinks.org.za
Author: 
Colleen Lowe Morna, Agnes Odhiambo and Rochelle Renere Davidson
Published Date: 
2006
Abstract: 

Media development organisations have the opportunity, through the kind of work they do and topics they cover, to lead by example in showing that gender is intrinsic to free speech, citizen participation, and progressive media practice and content.

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Gender Review of Media Development Organisations Supported by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA)

BaseBox: Everyday tools for NGOs

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NGO-in-a-box

 

The BaseBox is a collection of tools for the day-to-day running of small to medium sized NGOs. Produced by Tactical Tech in association with Women'sNet, the BaseBox aims to make it easier to set up base, find the right software and learn how to use it.

Targeted primarily at NGOs and advocacy organisations in developing countries the Box contains a set of peer-reviewed Free and Open Source Software tools, with associated guides and tutorials.

It includes tools for:

  • Office Suites and Word Processing
  • Finance and Fundraising
  • Project Management and Collaboration
  • Volunteer and Staff Management
  • Web Browsers and Email
  • Instant Messaging and Telephony
  • Surveys
  • Anti-virus

The edition can be accessed online but it's primary form is as a physical box set of CDs, providing immediate access to all the software tools without the need to download them.

The BaseBox aims to assist organisations make good choices about what technology to employ by collating concrete recommendations of tried and tested software along with documentation on how to use them.

The contents of the toolkit were selected by an editorial team made up of leading international practitioners working in technology support for non-profits, social justice organising and the development and deployment of Free and Open Source Software. The team, consisting of people from South Africa, the Philippines, Bulgaria, India, Australia and the US, worked together to test and select the best software and materials.

Aside from the BaseBox CD the edition also includes a copy of Ubuntu, a GNU/Linux operating system, and SME Server. Combined, these CDs provide the necessary tools to set up base, get started and get on with your work.

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Base Edition of NGO-in-a-box

 

BaseBox - Tactical Tech

 

 

The BaseBox Editorial Team:

Edition Editor: Natasha Primo, South Africa - Women'sNet

Cheekay Cinco, Philippines - APC WNSP
Vladimir "Kaladan" Petkov, Bulgaria - InterSpace MAC
Roberto Soriano, Philippines - Institute for Popular Democracy
Rhodora Abano, Phillipines - Centre for Migrant Advocacy
Dirk Slater, US - Tactical Tech
Rudi von Staden, South Africa - Ungana-Afrika
Ann Tothill, South Africa - Association for Progressive Communications
Amanda Hickman, US - Non-Profit Open Source Initiative
Ali Gharavi, Iran/US - Centre for Victims of Torture

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