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Action for Integrated Rural and Tribal Development Social Service Society (AIRTDS)

Country(s) of Activity:	India
Project Length:	18 months
Type of Organization:	Local Non-Governmental Organization
Local Partners:	Special Environment, Agricultural Development Organization
Geographic Focus:	Tenali Region, Andhra Pradesh State
Program Focus:	Research to improve support of orphans and vulnerable children
Program Sub-Focus:	Data collection and formative and qualitative research
Target Populations:	Orphans and Vulnerable Children, People Living with HIV, Primary Care-givers, Foster Mothers
Website:	www.airtds.org

AIRTDS conducted participatory research to evaluate the needs of orphans and vulnerable children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in foster care. AIRTDS conducted key informant interviews to determine levels of acceptance of OVC in foster families and communities, quality of care by primary caregivers, and availability of psychosocial support for OVC and their foster families. Study results were used to both strengthen AIRTDS support services for OVC and foster families, and develop tools for advocacy and community programming.

Community REACH HIV/AIDS Project