This is a picture of AIDS orphans in Ethiopia. These children have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS and some, if not most are infected with HIV themselves. In 2001, it has been estimated that 29,000 children have been orphaned by HIV and AIDS. More about HIV and AIDS orphans in Africa can be found at http://www.avert.org/aidsorphans.htm

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Photo credit: � Andrew Pekun