Issues affecting children and young people in Eswatini
- The country’s poverty is exacerbated by a three- decade long HIV and AIDS epidemic which has had a profound effect on the country’s social and economic fabric. According to UNAIDS (2018), 210 000 people are infected with HIV, making it the highest recorded HIV prevalence in the world.
- There has been an increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children, and with the growing strain on communities, children are increasingly exposed to neglect, abuse and exploitation.
- Despite this, Eswatini still does not have a comprehensive child protection system to address children’s needs holistically.
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Repssi Work In Eswatini
- Helped roll out an accredited certificate programme in psychosocial support focussing on youth and children.
- Collaborates with the Ministry of Education and Training in the delivery of the project to prevent Gender Based Violence (GBV) among in school and out-of-school boys and girls.
- Facilitates workshops that bring together government, civil society and faith-based organisations.
- Delivers the READY+ programme and supports policy work on Early Childhood Development.
