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Finding out exactly how many child-headed households (CHH) there are in the world is harder than it ought to be. How come? Because, by their nature, CHH are often forced to retreat, to get along with life as best they can, attracting as little attention in order to keep safe.

But what do we know ?

HIV and AIDS are responsible for millions of deaths each year. But why are we telling you?
Because the impact of this pandemic far outstretches the numbers of graves it creates: it impacts the living too. In short, it’s something we must continue to learn about and act on so we can see this disease and all its effects wiped away for good. As students you have the potential to change this situation.