This paper presents the findings of a global study carried out in 2000 on the specific impact of HIV/AIDS on children. The study is based on nine country case studies - six in Africa and three in Asia - and a review of five key areas: the health sector, the education sector, access to antiretroviral drugs, economic impact and child impoverishment and orphanhood.

The authorities in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia, have lifted the ban on two BBC reporters, according to a senior official in the region's commercial capital, Bosaso.

The Iringa International School is in search of several full-time Primary and Secondary School teachers. These are full-time, 35 hour a week, multi-subject teaching schedules. The hours are, generally, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 to 1:30 Fridays. Applicants must be passionate and experienced in the subject area, for which they are applying, disciplined workers, creative, team players, and above all caring teachers.

Concern Universal's mission is to enhance the dignity and to improve the lives of people living in poverty; to enable people to help themselves by providing practical opportunities to create a better future; to work with determination and care to empower people in need, regardless of race, gender, religion or political affiliation.