Strengthening Roles of Schools

This section looks at the various roles schools can play for orphans and other vulnerable children. Other sections focus in general on education and school age children. Other sections cover detailed issues regarding access to education and HIV/AIDS awareness and life skills.
Key roles which schools can play include:
1. Providing children and young people with education, in general, and training in life skills in particular.
2. Providing children and young people a safe and supportive environment in which they can grow and develop.
3. Providing practical support for orphans and other vulnerable children.
4. Exerting influence in the local community. In many situations, teachers occupy a position of great respect in a community. This gives them influence to promote education and health within the community.

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