Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

Also known as: orphans and vulnerable children

A demographic group of children who have lost one or both parents or face heightened risks such as extreme poverty, abuse, neglect, and lack of basic services, requiring targeted protection and educational support.
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A demographic group of children who have lost one or both parents or face heightened risks such as extreme poverty, abuse, neglect, and lack of basic services, requiring targeted protection and educational support.
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