Children and HIV during the COVID-19 Response

RESOURCES ON CHILDREN AND HIV/AIDS DURING THE COVID-19 RESPONSE

COVID-19, a novel strain of the Coronavirus, was discovered in 2019. The infectious disease was declared a pandemic as it spread rapidly across the world to date infecting 2 475 723 people as of the 23rd April 2020, according to the World Health Organisation.

As we learn more and more about the impact and effects of COVID-19 on people living with HIV, RIATT-ESA remains concerned about the compounded risks to vulnerable populations, and its threat to reverse the global progress made on HIV in the last decade.

As we continue to navigate rapidly in this evolving pandemic, it is essential to stay informed on the latest news, evidence and resources on the virus and its impact on vulnerable families. As a regional network, RIATT-ESA is here to share the latest evidence, partners’ programmes and resources to better understand and manage the impact of COVID-19 on children and adolescents living with HIV.

News and Resources

News and Updates
The Devastating Impacts of COVID-19 Response Diverting Attention from Vulnerable Children
The Devastating Impacts of COVID-19 Response Diverting Attention from Vulnerable Children

The Union warns the COVID-19 pandemic must not divert attention from the needs of children and adolescents in TB-endemic African countries.

Positive Young, living in a time of COVID-19
Positive Young, living in a time of COVID-19

Together GNP+ and ICW put up a web page dedicated to share information, resources and most importantly inspiring ways communities are taking action to protect the rights of people living with HIV.

Supporting HIV Affected Children Amidst COVID-19
Supporting HIV Affected Children Amidst COVID-19

The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS compilation of resources related to Children and COVID-19 to help organisations navigate and overcome the impacts of this pandemic.

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COVID-19: Potential impact on the world’s poorest people
COVID-19: Potential impact on the world’s poorest people

This report is a WFP analysis of the economic and food security implications of the pandemic.

Mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food and nutrition of schoolchildren
Mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food and nutrition of schoolchildren

This interim guidance note intends to provide government decision makers, school administrators/staff and partners with preliminary guidance on how to support, transform or adapt school feeding (in the short term) to help safeguard schoolchildren’s food security and nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children’s voices in times of COVID-19, by World Vision 
Children’s voices in times of COVID-19, by World Vision 

This research was conducted, by World Vision, between March and April 2020 to explore children and young people’s reflections and perceptions on the COVID-19 outbreak.

My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19
My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19

This book was a project developed based on a global survey to assess children’s mental health and psychosocial needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Identifying & Mitigating Gender-based Violence Risks within the COVID-19 Response
Identifying & Mitigating Gender-based Violence Risks within the COVID-19 Response

This document is intended to support non-GBV specialist humanitarian actors to identify COVID-19, GBV-specific risks in their sectors, and take actions to mitigate those risks.