NGOS’ Interventions and Socio-Economic Transformation of Street Children in Uganda: A Case of Child Restoration Outreach (CRO), Mbale City
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2024-10-02
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Uganda Christian University
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This research was on NGOs interventions and socio-economic transformation of street children in Uganda: A case of Child Restoration Outreach (CRO) in Mbale City. The purpose was to explore interventions CRO was using for socio-economic transformation of street children; assess the contribution of such interventions on the socio-economic transformation of street children and establish challenges children experienced as a result of such interventions. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods in collecting and analyzing data. Out of 80 children registered with CRO, 70 were found present. Using Yamane (1967) formula, a sample of 60 was selected. Data collection tools included interview guides, focus group discussions, and questionnaires. Purposive sampling was used to select key informants, while simple random sampling identified the street children who participated in the study. The findings revealed that CRO played a significant role in improving the lives of street children by providing shelter, meals, healthcare, covering their medical expenses. However, the study found out that CRO was unable to pay school fees for the children. Overall, the study concluded that CRO had a positive impact on street children’s lives in Mbale City. The research recommended that the Ugandan government and other stakeholders create a supportive environment for all children, including street children, by offering supplementary funding to NGOs to address the issue of education. Additionally, the study urged the government to improve security in the Karamoja region, where many of the street children come from due to insecurity, and ensure food security in the area, as famine is one of the factors driving Karamojong children to the streets of Mbale.
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Postgraduate research