Our lives aren't like the lives of other children

In 2009, Save the Children, with the technical assistance of the Danish Institute for Human Rights, commenced the project Safe Environment and Non-discrimination in Schools in Ethiopia. The goal of the project, also known as SENSE, was to reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination of children living with or affected by HIV and AIDS. Stigma and discrimination have been identified as being among the major obstacles for an effective national response to HIV and AIDS. One of the goals of SENSE was to work for future changes like this as well. By documenting and sharing processes, approaches and the good practices developed by the project and by showing how these have brought about changes in the lives of vulnerable children, the wish is to inspire, motivate and enable other professionals to continue the battle against HIV-related stigma and discrimination. The documentation is researched, written, illustrated and produced by Lotte Ladegaard/Development Close-up - www.lotteladegaard.dk