This guide is intended to provide useful tools for individuals and organizations seeking to mobilise and strengthen community-led care for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). It is based on an OVC programming strategy developed by World Vision, an international Christian relief and development organization.
In line with global best practices, World Vision’s OVC programming strategy focuses on strengthening family and community care for OVC, primarily through the support of community care coalitions (CCCs) that bring together churches and other faith-based organizations, government, local business, traditional structures, and other NGOs. Building on efforts already underway in the community, these coalitions support home visitors, men and women who volunteer to take responsibility for identifying, monitoring, assisting, and protecting OVC. CCCs facilitate both co-ordination and expansion of OVC responses within the community.
The guide is composed of two units. Unit 1 is a resource for mobilisers of community-led OVC care using the CCC strategy. Unit 2 is a resource for facilitators who lead training to equip CCCs and their home visitors to provide effective, sustainable care for OVC.
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