Worldwide, the number of children under the age of 18 who have lost one or both parents to AIDS is estimated to be 15million, and it is expected to rise to more than 18 million by 2010 (UNAIDS, UNICEF & USAID, 2004).

Worldwide, the number of children underage 18 who have lost one or both parents to AIDS stands at more than 14.3 million (UNAIDS, UNICEF & USAID, 2004). Many more children live with one or more chronically ill parent. The vast majority of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.

Worldwide, the number of children underage 18 who have lost one or both parents to AIDS stands at more than 14.3 million (UNAIDS, UNICEF & USAID, 2004). Many more children live with one or more chronically ill parent. The vast majority of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.