Poignant interactions with children who’ve lost both parents to HIV-AIDS, themselves infected, as well. Worst victims of a deadly disease. Forced to become homeless, they face socio-psychological trauma. People around are mostly apathetic to the plight of these orphaned children. They suffer severe stigma, neglect & mental health disorders. Often, easily abandoned. Denied basic necessities like food & education by extended families.
Hope governments, citizens address this challenge as an urgent priority. Unfortunate vulnerabilities faced by such children devastatingly affects their lives. We can surely offer love, support & rehabilitation as caregivers. A need to create effective child oriented HIV/AIDS policies, social security systems, efficient treatment facilities, special education models, comprehensive prevention strategies to protect & nurture growth.
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Me to S.K. (7 years): What do you want? Playing with a bat, ball.
S.K. to Me: I just want a big hug!
Both: Smiles…