Crianças orfãs devida ao HiV/SiDA a o acesso a educação a saúde: o caso da Vila da Ressano Garcia, 2003-2006

Abstract

The present work entitled "Children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and the access to education and health" has as a general objective to assess the reasons that contribute to orphaned children having difficulties in accessing education and health in the village of Ressano Garcia, during the period between 2003 and 2006. The data was collected from a qualitative study that consisted of a bibliographical research in several libraries and institutions, and at fieldwork level, techniques such as semi-structured interviews and direct observation were used. Thirty-three interviews were conducted, which were intentionally selected. The information gathered allowed us to verify the existence of orphan children living with their families and others at the Centre of the Scalabrinian Sisters. However, it was verified that all the orphans of school age attend school due to the commitment of the families as well as institutions such as the Red Cross and the Centre of Scalabrinian Sisters who enrol them and help in the purchase of school materials. These institutions also guarantee health care for the orphaned children.(TRADUÇAO NOSSA)