Abstract:
The general objective of the research is to investigate the Socio-Economic Problems of OVCs.
The participants of the study were OVCs, Caregivers or families of the OVCs, NGOs, GOs,
CBOs and the community members. Qualitative research approach is applied and purposive
sampling technique is applied to the study. Exploratory case study is the design to explore the
socio-economic problems of the children. The collected data was analyzed using thematic
analysis and results and discussions have been made broadly. The study found out that the OVCs
are highly vulnerable to social, economic, legal, psychological, physical, and other types of
vulnerability than other children. Bullying, stigmatization and neglect are some examples of
social problems while inability to meet their basic needs is the economic problem leading them
to vulnerability. The study found that there are organizations working on the lives of the OVCs
(GOs, NGOs, CBOs FBO) but the service is highly scarce comparing to the actual need.
Finally, a recommendation to Government organizations need to implement child policy NGOs
Particular attention needs to be paid to the OVCs, CBOs should take an active part in programs
that are changing the lives of OVCs and the community should continuously help and empower
OVCs.
