Invitation: Workshop on Children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS

[Guest guest]

Workshop on Children orphaned and made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS

As part of the AIDS INDIA Conference (20-24th) in Chennai , a

Satellite workshop, HIV prevention and care needs of orphans and

other vulnerable children slated for the Oct 21st between 6.30-8pm.

This satellite meeting is sponsored by FXB to improve our

understanding and facilitate dialogue about policies and programs

related to children living with, orphaned and made vulnerable by

HIV/AIDS in India. Due to lack of an agreed definition of children

and horrendous apathy towards the well being of children living and

affected by HIV & AIDS make it difficult to estimate the magnitude

of the problem. According to Human Rights watch (2004) an estimated

55,000 - 200,000 children are living with HIV in India and an

additional 2 million have been orphaned by AIDS, having lost one or

both parents to the epidemic. The problem of Children orphaned and

made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS is likely to increase substantially

unless proactive policies and programs are implemented.

This satellite meeting is part of FXB's ongoing effort to advocate

for the health and well being of Children orphaned and made

vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. FXB intends to utilize this FORUM to

advocate for a national plan of action for children affected by

HIV/AIDS and specific resource allocation as part of 3rd phase of

the National AIDS Control Program.

Countess Albina du Boisouvray the founder of Association François-

Xavier Bagnoud (FXB) will chair the session.

All are invited:

Light supper will be provided:

RSVP: Ms. Sudha .

Ms. SUDHA WILSON

FXB-INDIA, TAMIL NADU BRANCH

765, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai

Tel: (+91) 044-26404532

Fax : 044-26403672

Mobile : 9444166816

E-mail: sudhawilson@...