Of the 16 million children to have been orphaned by AIDS worldwide, almost 15 million live in sub-Saharan Africa. "Hope Amidst Despair" focuses on these children and those who are made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS.
Of the millions affected, many live in deep poverty, experience little schooling, have unmet health and psychological issues and bear the burden of stigma. Their plight is often ignored and, as a result, they lead lives of isolation and exclusion that threaten their futures. The book gives voice to HIV/AIDS orphans, allowing them to tell their stories and explain the challenges they...