Office of Global Health and HIV (OGHH) Office of Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS) Health Child Development – We All Play A Role

Actors That Support Children  The Child  The Family  The Community  The Peace Corps Volunteer

The Child  Insert Photo Slide of children served through your program

The Child  Insert Photo Slide of children served through your program

Resilience  the human capacity to face, overcome, and be strengthened – or even transformed – by the adversities of life  the universal capacity that allows a person, group, or community to prevent, minimize, or overcome the damaging effects of adversity and the ability to “bounce back” and recover from adversity  the ability to cope with life's adversities

Children Are More Resilient When They:  have people they trust in their lives and can establish trusting relationships  have role models - people who set examples of positive behavior  understand their strengths and weaknesses  have structures and boundaries for their safety  can communicate their needs and feelings

Children Are More Resilient When They:  can manage feelings and impulses  can understand how other people are feeling  can solve problems  are able to do kind things for others and show concern  are proud of themselves  are able to take responsibility for what they do  are filled with hope, faith, and trust

The Family  Insert photo of families participating in your programs

The Family  Insert photo of families participating in your programs

Challenges families face when caring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children  They already have children to take care of in addition to orphans that they take in.  Caregivers might be depressed by the state of the HIV epidemic, leading to depression.  There is stigma and fear associated with AIDS, which can have an isolating affect on families.  Caregivers may not be able to take care of their own needs in addition to a child’s needs.  Caregivers may lose social networks and the ability to cope with challenges.

Community Groups  Insert photos of community groups participating in your programs

Community Groups  Insert photos of community groups participating in your programs

Community Programs That Can Support OVC  Early childhood development programs  School programs  Kids clubs  Safe spaces for girls  Peer support groups  Health services  Parent education groups  Community caregiver and family support groups  Mentorship programs  Economic strengthening

Peace Corps Volunteers  Insert photo of Peace Corps Volunteers working with children here

Peace Corps Volunteers  Insert photo of Peace Corps Volunteers working with children here

The Peace Corps Volunteer  The Peace Corps Volunteer is a member of the community who plays a very important role in strengthening the linkages between the child, the family, and the community. The Volunteer’s role is to collaborate with community members, work within existing systems, and create new programs that can build on the resilience and strengths of children and youth.