Charles from Uganda was only twelve-years-old when his mother died from an HIV-related illness. Now orphaned, he became head of the household, taking over the care of his younger brothers and sisters, including his new little sister Kaseo, who was born shortly before his mother died.
We are so pleased to bring you the latest news we have of Charles and his family. Charles, Kaseo, and his other siblings have all tested negative for HIV. With support from UNICEF, Charles is also back in school, as you can see from the photos below.
You can also click to see a video and photo gallery from when we first met Charles.
Charles Aheebwa works on an assignment during a lesson at Harugongo Primary School, in Uganda.
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Charles Aheebwa listens to the teacher during a lesson at Harugongo Primary School in Uganda.
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Charles Aheebwa listens as the teacher gives lesson on time at Harugongo Primary School in Uganda.
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Charles Aheebwa and his classmates show assignments to the teacher during a lesson at Harugongo Primary School, in Uganda.
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Charles Aheebwa waits for the teacher to check the assignment during a lesson at Harugongo Primary School, in Uganda.
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Charles Aheebwa at home with his sister Kaseo in Mugamba, Uganda.
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Charles Aheebwa at home with his sister Kaseo in Mugamba, Uganda.
© Tadej Znidarcic 2010
