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Impact Evaluation of OVC Program in Zambia Published in Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

This study evaluates the impact of a community-based program implemented by a Zambian nongovernmental organization on educational outcomes among orphans and vulnerable children in Lusaka, Zambia.

An estimated 12 million children under the age of 18 have lost a parent to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Despite this situation, the evidence regarding effectiveness of interventions targeting these children remains scant.

This article contributes to the literature by evaluating the impact of a community-based program implemented by a Zambian nongovernmental organization on educational outcomes among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Lusaka, Zambia.

Review "Evaluating the impact of community-based interventions on schooling outcomes among orphans and vulnerable children in Lusaka, Zambia."

Related content: Zambia; Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Filed under: Sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Evaluation

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Impact Evaluation of OVC Program in Zambia Published in Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies

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