This popular book provides a compelling introduction to thinking about childhood in rigorous
and critical ways. Karen Wells offers a unique global perspective on children's lives …

Child fostering has been documented over time in many parts of sub‐Saharan Africa. We
know little, however, about how the prevalence of fostering differs across countries and …

Child fostering—children living apart from their biological mothers—is an established
strategy to support children and families throughout Africa. Little is known about how …

The need for alternative child care in Nigeria and other developing societies around the
world is crucial given the increasing reports and studies on the negative impact of …

Objective To explore the long‐distance mothering strategies of migrant women living in
urban slums in Nairobi, Kenya. Background Throughout sub‐Saharan Africa, migration has …

Purpose Mainland Tanzania has seen two decades of significant social policy reforms and
transformations in its social and economic structures, whilst the country continues to grapple …

Women's economic empowerment is recognized as a fundamental component of gender
equality and global development. Despite a significant body of evidence highlighting the …

BACKGROUND Children are born and grow up in households, where they receive essential
care, including time, socio-psychological support, and economic resources. Children's …

BACKGROUND Childrearing in sub-Saharan Africa is often viewed as collaborative, where
children benefit from support from kin. For single mothers living in informal settlements, kin …

Nigeria's young population has implications for child living arrangements, such as fostering,
where children live in non-biological households for various reasons. Despite documented …