Elizabeth's Story: Orphans Whose Parents Have Died of AIDS

Storyteller: Elizabeth Musonza

Elizabeth's niece was a happy girl in a loving family, until her mother became HIV positive and everything changed. Elizabeth story shows the struggles her niece faced: having her home invaded by other relatives, not being able to concentrate on her studies, and fighting for ownership of her parent's home. Elizabeth sends a strong message about the treatment of AIDS orphans, and how enforcement of the laws can help protect them.

This story was created in a CDS workshop organized by the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa. You can learn more about the workshop and watch other stories produced there.