Social Work and Administration Research Papers/Topics

Analysis of the impact of rape on performance in secondary schools. (case study; mathare in kenya)

ABSTRACT A descriptive study was carried out in Mathare Slums in Nairobi Province, Kenya between the month of April 2008 and May 2008. It involved the analyses of the impact of rape among the youths on performance in secondary school. A total of 196 respondents participated in the study. The general objective of the study was to analyze the effect of rape on academic performance in secondary schools. Specific objectives were three namely: to identify the nature and forms of rape, to identify...

Challenges Facing The Implementation Of Basic Educational Interventions For Karamoja Region Case Study Of Abek, In Matheniko County, Moroto District

ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing challenges facing ABEK-an educational intervention for Karamoja region. This educational intervention whose aim is to enable the Karamojang people embrace education has met several challenges and also has recorded several achievements. The study was carried out in one of the countries of Karamoja, Matheniko. The study was descriptive In nature and aimed at 80 respondents from different settings. The study found out that the most challenges included: la...

Effectiveness Of Participatory Planning In The Provision Of Service Delivery Case Study: Nakasongola Town Council

Abstract This study was carried out in Nakasongola Town Council, Nakasongola District in the Central paii of Uganda. This study explored the effectiveness of participatory planning in decentralized development in the provision of services in Nakasongola Town Council. Under the Local Government Act 1997, participatory planning was adopted as an approach that encourages participation and involvement of all key stakeholders in development planning and implementation. The Local Government Act 19...

Challenges Faced By Female Headed Households In Improving Household Welfare, A Case Study Of Mpumudde-Kimaka Sub County, Jinja District Eastern Uganda

ABSTRACT The research was carried out to find out the challenges faced by female headed households in Mpumudde-Kimaka Sub County as the case study area. The research arose due to the challenges faced by the female household heads and the objective of the study were to find out the nature of problems faced by female headed household, To examine the factors leading to women becoming household heads and To find out measures put in place to solve the challenges faced by female headed households. ...

The Role Of Non-Government Organisations In The Rehabilitation Of Street Children In Kampala City Case Study: Friends Of Children Association (Foca)

ABSTRACT This study is about the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the rehabilitation of former street children in Kampala Uganda. The study was set to determine the nature of street children, the positive contributions resulting from rehabilitation of street children and the social problems experienced by street children. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data was gathered from FOCA stakeholders, local leaders and street children using questionnaires, ...

The Problems Of Providing Effective Welfare Services To The Aged In Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam.

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .................................................................................... ii APPROVAL ................................................................................. ~ ........ iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................... ; .......... iv DEDICATION ............................................... : ........................................ V LIST OF ABREVIATION ........................................................

An Inquiry Into The Social Consquences Of Drug Abuse Among The Youth In Naka W A Division Kampala District.

ABSTRACT This study was on an inquiry into the social consequences among the youths 111 Nakawa division Kampala District. The study was carried out for a period of one month. The need for the study arose due to the high rates of drug abuse among the youths . The researcher used in-depth interviews, key formants, Observations and documentary review during the study based on the objectives such as establishing the causes of drug abuse among the youths, the effects of drug abuse and the strateg...

Challenges Facing Chile Headed Households In Rongo Division Ronco District Kenya

ABSTRACT HIV!AIDs has claimed the lives of many adults and as a result, child headed household has increased in number, in Kenya child headed households were first identified by the Kenya aids commission (UAC) in Awendo district (1996). Since that time NGOs’ have come in to support children like the ‘Christian organization.’ The main objective of this study was to find out challenges facing child headed house holds among children between the age of 12-l7years who head families and the...

The Influence Of Alcohol Consumption On Increasing Domestic Violence In Karusandara Sub-County, Kasese District

ABSTRACT The purpose of this project was to determine if calling the police for incidents of domestic abuse is influenced by substance use of either the abusers or victims. The primary data source was interview data from 419 women involved in a misdemeanor level incident of domestic violence, and who had either called the police themselves or had a call made on their behalE A secondary and minor data source was police reports completed on these incidents. Calling the police was analyzed for t...

The Role Of Ngo's Towards Community Development In Bugiri District Local Government.

ABSTRACT The study was about the role ofNgo's towards community development which was carried out in Bugiri district local government in eastern Uganda. It was guided by three objectives which were; to find out the role of NGOs in 'Bcommunity development in Bugiri, to find out the challenges faced by NGOs' operation in offering community development in Bugiri and to establish ways of improving the performance of NGOs in offering community development in Bugiri. The study used 70 respondents ...

Disarmament Exercise And Its Effects On The Social Economic Wellbeing Of People In Kotido Sub County Kotido District,

ABSTRACT The study was carried as the concerns regarding the sustainability of disarmament interventions The main. objective of the .study was to investigate the effects of disarmament. on the socio economic wellbeing of the people. Chapter two co.na as tile. literature review of the related literature, for decades~ the karamojongs have been owned without which there cannot be meaningful development. Past experience has shewn at uncoormated disarmament intervention leads to insecurity and gr...

The Impact Of Universal Primary Education (Upe) On The Girl Child In Kampala City

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration ...................................................................................................................................... ii Approval ........................................................................................................................................ iii Dedication ....................................................................................................................................... iv Acknowledgements ...............

The Limitations Faced In Financing Public Infrastructure In Central Uganda (A Case Study: Mityana Town Council - Mityana District)

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Mityana Town Council. This are is situated in Mityana District central Uganda. The researcher assessed the challenges faced in financing public infrastructure in Uganda particularly in Mityana Town Council. It introduced the research outside Africa, the factors influencing urban infrastructures which included social, political and administrative the constrains in budgetary allocation and expenditure, the government in utilization of the funds, plus ...

Problems Of Sewerage Disposal In Urban Settlements: Acase Study Of Namuwongo Slums Kampala City.

TABLE OF CONTENTS: PAGE DEDICATION .............................................................................. .i APPROVAL ................................................................................ .ii DEDICATION ............................................................................. .iii AdKNOWLEDGEMENT ................................................................ .iv TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. v LIST OF ABBREVIATION...

Investigation On The Intervention Of Ngos (Safe House) In Assisting Orphaned Children In Naiv Asha Zones (Estates) In Nakuru District

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the interventions of NGOs (Safe House) in improving the lives of orphans in Naivasha sub-district in Nakuru District. Orphans are children who have either lost one or both parents. They lose their parents through deaths which are usually caused by accidents, diseases like malaria and HIV/ AIDS. The problem of orphans is on the increase worldwide due to increase in the number of death. The study involved collecting data by use of questionnaire...


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