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world1 month ago•10 min saved

Zambian brothers fend for themselves after AIDS deaths and aid cuts

Three brothers in Zambia's Copperbelt, ages 17, 15 and 12, are fending for themselves after their HIV-positive parents died this year as aid cuts shuttered the clinics that kept them on meds; they sell belongings, live in a leaky home, and Joseph works as a part-time security guard to pay rent and cover schooling while trying to keep his brothers on treatment, aided only by a pastor and distant relatives as the broader HIV-care network wanes.

via NPR|

#aids #hiv #orphans

human-interest2 years ago•4 min saved

Orphaned Teens Brave Danger to Rescue Siblings in Gaza

Nagham, 15, and Mohammad, 14, are caring for their seven younger siblings in a tent in Rafah, Gaza, after losing both parents in the past four months. They fled to the south with their uncle after their father disappeared, and now struggle to survive, with Mohammad trying to provide for the family and Nagham taking on the role of a mother. They live in constant fear of Israeli raids and the threat of a land assault, while also longing for the war to end and hoping to find out what happened to their father.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gaza #human-interest #orphans

human-interest2 years ago•5 min saved

The Heartbreaking Plight of Gaza's Orphaned Children

The Gaza Strip is witnessing a heartbreaking rise in the number of orphans due to the ongoing conflict. Many children are being labeled as "wounded child, no surviving family" (WCNSF) as they lose their parents, siblings, and grandparents in the violence. The story highlights the experiences of three-year-old Ahmed Shabat, two-year-old Muna Alwan, and 11-year-old Dunya Abu Mehsen, who have all been left orphaned and injured. The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of adequate medical care and the challenges in identifying and registering orphaned children.

via BBC.com|

#children #gaza #human-interest

humanitarian-crisis3 years ago•3 min saved

Massive Rescue Operation Saves Hundreds of Children from Sudanese Orphanage Amid Conflict

Nearly 300 orphans caught in the crossfire in Sudan's capital have been rescued in a daring and dangerous evacuation by humanitarian workers. The evacuations were carried out following the deaths of 67 children at the Mygoma orphanage in Khartoum. They died of starvation, dehydration and infections as fighting prevented staff from reaching the orphanage. In a risky operation, 297 children - about 200 of them below the age of two years - were taken by road to the relative safety of Wad Madani, in the south of Sudan.

via BBC|

#conflict #evacuation #humanitarian-crisis

war-and-conflict3 years ago•5 min saved

Resilient Ukrainian Children Overcome Losses of War.

The war in Ukraine has left hundreds of children dead and many more traumatized. UNICEF estimates that 1.5 million Ukrainian children are at risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health issues. Nearly 1,500 Ukrainian children have been orphaned. Many foundations have emerged to help children overcome the trauma of war, including a group called Voices of Children, which has processed around 700 requests from parents looking for help with children suffering from chronic stress, panic attacks, and symptoms of PTSD. Recovery is within reach for the children, and they can grow stronger because they have survived.

via The Associated Press|

#children #orphans #trauma