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Half of the world's 15 million AIDS orphans are currently being cared for solely by their grandparents, according to a new report from UK-based Help the Aged. The report also suggests that if current trends continue, this number will double again by 2015.

In recent months, ESCAP has urged reluctant governmental officials in the Asia Pacific region to address the rapidly increasing rates of HIV infection among its youth populations.

The future of AIDS-affected children looks hopeful after multiple speakers at the International AIDS Conference focused on the importance of distributing funds to affected children and their families.

President Bush signed new legislation in July to reauthorize PEPFAR's programs.

India’s National AIDS Control Board has recently granted permission for the building and implementation of 10 care centers to provide education, shelter, medical care, clothing and food for Indian children orphaned by AIDS.

AIDS orphans in South Africa are suffering from malnutrition and fewer resources as a result of high food prices and the global food crisis.

UNICEF's recently published "The State of the World's Children" and "Children and AIDS: Second Stocktaking Report" which contain current information, recent advancements, statistics and strategies regarding global childcare.

This number was given on Wednesday by the Minister of Social Affairs, on the occasion of the 7th World AIDS Orphans Day. The Minister of Social Affairs, the PNMLS, UNICEF, USAID and the Initiative of Health Objectives organize workshops in the 11 Provinces of the country throughout the month of May, reported radiookapi.net