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We examine the impact of orphanhood on children’s school enrollment in 10 Sub-Saharan African countries. Although poorer children in Africa are less likely to attend school, the lower enrollment of orphans is not accounted for solely by their poverty. We find orphans are less likely to be enrolled than are non-orphans with whom they live. Consistent with Hamilton’s Rule, the theory that the closeness of biological ties governs altruistic behavior, outcomes for orphans depend on the relatedness of orphans to their household heads. The lower enrollment of orphans is largely explained caregivers…
Early Childhood is a period where the foundation of a child’s life trajectory is set. When development is delayed or is at-risk of being delayed, interventions (including play-based approaches) during the early years that promote holistic development can reverse or mitigate long term impact of developmental delays.
Parents and caregivers of young children need support so they can be best equipped to help their children at home and find the right outside services.
This global webinar will delve into the challenges, emerging research from Kenya, and practical country examples from…