About: Sustainable livelihoods through resilience: The experiences of orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) and families in adversities

Research question: What is the role of resilience in overcoming adversities among OVC and families for sustainable livelihoods? Project is ongoing with regard to preparing manuscripts and conference papers.

Study area: Sustainable livelihoods through resilience: The experiences of orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) and families in adversities

Invited plenary paper was presented by Prof Lombard at the 4th International Conference on Practice Research, at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 22 – 25 May 2017. Title: A multi-level participatory approach in building resilience in households affected and infected by HIV and Aids. Manuscripts on the resilience of children, care givers, team leaders, social auxiliary workers and social workers in process.

Role players: Sustainable livelihoods through resilience: The experiences of orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) and families in adversities

• Prof Antoinette Lombard (UP Research leader)
• UP Postdoc fellow: Dr Pamhadzayi Berejena Mhongera
• Co-investors:
  • UP: Prof Liesel Ebersöhn
  • Future Families: Ms Penny Learmonth

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