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CARE International Zambia launched a special book to help children deal with loss, grief and transition, "Telling our Stories", on 31 March at the Fountain of Hope orphanage in Lusaka.

The book is intended as a tool for discussion and reflection to help children acknowledge and share their own experiences of loss and enable guardians, parents, teachers and caring adults to help children deal more effectively with emotional issues. It contains not only stories, but practical tips and information about the grieving process and how to help children through these difficult times.

CARE International, Family Health International and USAID, through support to the SCOPE OVC project, facilitated the development of the book.

For more information or for a copy of the book contact:

Mary Simasiku, Project Manager, SCOPE OVC Project
P O Box 36238
Plot 4624 Mwaimwena Road
Rhodes Park
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel 260-1-255343,252246 or 251695
Fax: 260-1-252304
Cell: 097-779639

or

Brenda Cupper, Country Director, CARE INTERNATIONAL - Zambia
PO Box 36238
Plot 10799/10800 Dedan Kimathi Road
Kamwala, Lusaka
tel. 221694/221687/221701/221710
e-mail.

On 7 April 2004, a seminar entitled "HIV/AIDS and the South African military: Is there a problem?" will examine HIV/AIDS prevalence in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the consequences of HIV/AIDS in its ranks, and the response of the SANDF to the problem.

Speakers include Dr Lindy Heinecken, Senior Researcher: Centre for Military Studies (Military Academy) at the University of Stellenbosch, Professor Robert Shell: Statistics Department at the University of Western Cape, Lt Col Cornelius Engelbrecht: HIV/AIDS Programme Manager for the Department of Defence.

Time: 10h00 - 12h30 (a light lunch will be served)
Venue: ISS, Block C, Brooklyn Court, Veale Street East, Pretoria
RSVP: Ms Bilkis Omar, e-mail:
tel: (012) 346-9500 or fax (012) 460-0997/8