Children
From the affect under resourced hospitals have on child health to what life is like for children in Africa orphaned by AIDS, KCs document the experiences of young people living in their communities.
They also report the day-to-day experiences of children and young people living with TB, HIV, STIs and other health issues, as well as examining the everyday reality of teenage pregnancy and forced marriage.
KCs also report news of community health initiatives for children and the success and failures of existing child-focused healthcare schemes.
Illegal underage marriages high in rural Kenya, report finds
Despite a law prohibiting child marriages in Kenya the practice is still rampant in rural areas, a report released by Plan International has found. more
‘We will fight child abuse’ say villagers in Epworth, Zimbabwe
Villagers in rural Epworth, about 15km east of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, are determined to fight child abuse – but they are divided on how such cases should be dealt with. more
How to help youth realise their sexual and reproductive health rights
Traditionally, in Zimbabwe it is taboo to discuss sexual education with adolescents. Normally policymakers and community leaders avoid discussions about sexual education because they do not want to provoke controversy. more
Forced, early marriage: Ayatollah’s story
For millions of girls in Egypt, reaching puberty can be the first step towards a forced marriage. Too often, girls are taken out of school, isolated from their friends and forced into marriage. more
Universal primary education ‘a mirage’ as 30 million African children out of school
Nearly 30 million African children of primary school age, mostly girls, are out of school, a new report from Plan International suggests. more
Youth, contraceptives and abortion – how much do they know?
Wamuyu* kept the secret to herself. She had vowed never to disclose this information to anybody. more
Akinyi’s story: growing up on the streets of Nairobi
Akinyi is 16 and homeless. She was born and brought up in the streets of Nairobi. She has scant knowledge of her parents; the only thing she can vaguely remember is that her mother was a beggar. more
Initiative to improve health assistance for orphans in Zimbabwe
Poor and vulnerable members of society in Zimbabwe are set to benefit from an initiative to improve Zimbabwe’s health assistance scheme. more
