The role of orphans and vulnerable children programme in addressing household food insecurity in Botswana

Abstract

Among the total population, orphans and vulnerable children are more susceptible to food insecurity than their counterparts. To address this challenge, the government of Botswana introduced the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)’s Programme. This article discusses the role of the OVC Programme in addressing food insecurity within their households in Botswana. It emphasizes that OVC programme has an important role in addressing food insecurity among OVC households. Challenges that hinder ensuring food security among OVC households are discussed. The article offers recommendations on how challenges of the OVC programme can be addressed such as the need to re-structure government and administrative systems for effective and efficient service delivery. The suggested recommendations can be utilized by policymakers when reviewing the OVC programme guidelines.

How to reference using ASWNet style:
Lefadola, B. P. & Ntshwarang, P. N. (2023). The role of orphans and vulnerable children programme in addressing household food insecurity in Botswana. African Journal of Social Work, 13(4), 188-196. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v13i4.2

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