Abstract
Women caregivers are a major driving force when it comes to survival of orphans and vulnerable children worldwide. Despite their huge contributions to socio-economic development, many caregivers are faced with enormous challenges due to the demand of their work. This study examined challenges facing women caregivers in KwaDlangezwa, a university community located in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa. The study employed the descriptive research design of a survey type. Qualitative method of data collection was used to interview ten (10) women who are caregivers of orphans and vulnerable children in the community. Findings of the study revealed issues such as health and well-being, insecurity, inadequate resources and bad influence brought by the university students in the community and how women caregivers are coping with these issues in their day-to-day caregiving responsibilities. The roles of caregivers in providing health and social care to orphans and vulnerable children are enormous. All stakeholders in community development and social welfare must team up to introduce interventions towards caring for the low-income caregivers, especially those that provide care for orphans and vulnerable children in rural communities.