Churches and social development: A South African perspective

Article Abstract:

A study that explores the relationship of churches with respect to the hardships suffered by millions in the existing post-apartheid era of South Africa is illustrated. An appropriate method to alleviate the hardships of poverty would be social development, with its economic component, and to accomplish this, the churches have the challenge of devising social development programs that are effective and sustainable.

History, Social planning, Anti-apartheid movements, Antiapartheid movements

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The psychosocial needs of adolescents affected by HIV/AIDS: A South African study

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HIV/AIDS-infected adolescents' responses on their psychosocial needs and the responses of infected parents on the psychosocial needs of their adolescent children are reported. Specific psychosocial needs like counseling, support, relationships and economic implications are discussed besides identifying particulars and other issues.

Psychological aspects, Analysis, HIV infection in children, Pediatric HIV infections, AIDS patients, Control, Discrimination against AIDS virus carriers, HIV carriers discrimination

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Quo vadis?: Trends in South African child welfare policies

Article Abstract:

Child welfare policies are criticized internationally as being oppressive and discriminatory and failing to adequately meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Government domestic functions, Standards, Interpretation and construction, Social policy, Child welfare, Social legislation, Social law

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