Abstract: “Purpose-The purpose of this research project was to identify limitations in implementing and managing processes that can encourage resilience in HIV and AIDS affected female teachers in township Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres. Furthermore the aim was to identify guidelines to help these teachers to cope with their adversities in constructive ways. Design/methodology/approach-This research was grounded in a community-based participatory research approach. A qualitative research design was utilized because phenomena could be studied in terms of the meanings of people. Elements of grounded theory, situational analysis and community-based participatory research were blended. The qualitative research design involved open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured face-to-face interviews with teachers in township ECD centers. Findings-The findings from this research revealed that HIV and AIDS affected all participants in a substantial way. The findings also made it evident that prin”

Keywords: HIV,AID female teachers, Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres