D1 - The Needs of Children Know No Borders: The Challenges and Opportunities of Kinship Care in Ethiopia
Kinship care is the primary form of care for children in need of parents worldwide. The life circumstances creating the need for extended family care are similar across cultures although the environmental circumstances vary widely. In Ethiopia, kinship care is the only widely used mechanism for care of children when parents cannot provide care. This workshop will present research findings regarding the experiences of kinship care providers in Ethiopia including their challenges and opportunities. This session will provide a rich cross-cultural experience of kinship care with material presentation, and group discussion and activities.
Presenter(s): Meseret Kassahun Desta, School of Social Work, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia