In Uganda, there are an estimated 2.7 million orphans, many of whom have lost one or both parents due to HIV/AIDS, poverty, and conflict. The Ugandan government, non-governmental organizations, and international aid agencies have been working to address the needs of these vulnerable children. The government of Uganda has developed a number of policies and programs aimed at supporting orphans, including the National Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC) Policy, which provides a framework.