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Emotional Wellbeing, Community Responses and Aspiration of HIV/AIDS Orphaned Children in Monze, Zambia

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  • Maxwell Muvwimi

    (Theological Seminary, Adventist University of Africa, Kenya)

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The HIV/AIDS epidemic has had a significant negative effect on children, creating a global catastrophe of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in many afflicted regions. The increasing prevalence of orphaned children in Monze, Zambia particularly due to the impact of HIV/AIDS, poses a significant social challenge. HIV/AIDS orphans experience a variety of difficulties, including financial difficulty, transportation, social stigma, psychological, emotions. This investigated the state of emotional wellbeing, community responses and aspiration of HIV/AIDS Orphaned Children in Monze. It found that 65% feel depressed due to their situation relating the profound toll of being orphaned and living with the stigma of HIV/AIDS. While 60% indicated they received some counselling, another 60 % think faith-based organization responses could help them in their situation. A good percentage desired education, financial assistance and skill development. It is recommended that the faith based organizations like the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with NGOs should design appropriate support programmes such counselling, educational support, skill acquisition schemes and also involve the children on the planning about their future.

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  • Maxwell Muvwimi, 2025. "Emotional Wellbeing, Community Responses and Aspiration of HIV/AIDS Orphaned Children in Monze, Zambia," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(5), pages 291-298, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-5:p:291-298
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