Social Work and Administration Research Papers/Topics

An Assessment of the Roles of Non-Governmental Organization in Resettlement of Southern Sudan Returning Refugees (A Case Study: UNDP)

The research was conducted in Juba the capital of southern Sudan, the area in which many returnees were based, after they were brought from exile due to civil war strife in Sudan. The war in Sudan had been fought for 21 years between the citizens of Sudan itself because of vast marginalization of communities in the country.However, in 2005, the peace was signed between the SPLM/A and the Khartoum regime (NCP) which paved the way for peace and security in the country.As a result, many displace...

The Effects of Corruption On Social Service Delivery in Bududa District Local Government

The study investigated the effects corruption on service delivery in social institutions e.g health and education. In Bududa Local Government It was based on the following research objectives: l). To establish the relationship between corruption and social service delivery; 2).To establish the relationship between interference in recruitment process and service delivery; 3). To establish the relationship between interference in procurement process and service delivery. The study was conducted...

An Analysis of the Challenges Faced by Non-Governmental Organizations in Effective Service Delivery to Street Children in Uganda: A Case Study of UNICEF Lira District - Uganda

The data collected revealed some of the challenges faced by NGO's in effective service delivery to street children in Uganda: A case study of UNICEF, Lira district. It was found that UNICEF encounters poor coordination with Lira District local government. This was attributed majorly to poverty which makes the government not to offer enough financial support to the organization and also provide their services directly to the rehabilitated street children. Due to this problem, UNICEF is sometim...

Poverty and Domestic Violence in Buteba Sub-County, Busia District, Eastern Uganda

Abstract The study was about poverty and domestic violence in Buteba sub county Busia District in Eastern Uganda. The Purpose of the Study is to examine the impact of poverty on domestic violence in Buteba Sub County in Eastern Uganda. The research objectives; to find out the causes of poverty among people in Buteba sub County in Eastern Uganda, to find out the impact of poverty on domestic violence and to suggest ways of reducing poverty in the area of Buteba sub County. The study reviewed l...

Alcoholism and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Youths at Kasensero Landing Site -Rakai District

ABSTRACT Assessment of the contribution of alcohol consumption and risky sexual behaviors on Kasensero landing site Rakai district. The research was done in April 2017 for two weeks and it was carried out in the Kasensero landing site that is found in Kyebe County in the Rakai district. This research was basically done to determine the relevant solutions and recommendations that can be put in place to reduce alcohol consumption and its negative effects on the village. This research, still, wa...

The Benefits of Child Development Projects to Child Welfare in Uganda. A Case Study of Gaba Child Development Project, Makindye East Divison, Kampala District

ABSTRACT The study was to find out how Child Development Projects have benefited the children (I.E Education, physical health, spiritual, social and economic). The objectives as how education provided has changed the children socially and spiritually, role of project in enhancing the health status of children were some of factors that were used to determine the benefits of child development projects. The study was carried out at Gaba Child Development Center, a Project located approximately ...

Factors Influencing the Number of Street Children in Kigali City: A Case Study of Kacyiru Children Centre (Maison De Lajeunesse)

ABSTRACT Street children is one of the most pressing problem faced by Rwanda. It is actually 30,000 street children in Kigali. This number is really worrying and the government of Rwanda is critically handling this issue. The researcher carried out the study on the factors that influence the number of street children in Kigali (Kacyiru street children centre)./ The objectives of this study were to explore the causes of street children in kacyiru street children centre, assess the implication...

Domestic Violence Against Women and Girl Child Education in Bundibugyo: A Case Study of Bw Amba County

ABSTRACT The research topic of the study was domestic violence against women and girl child education in Bundibugyo district Bwamba county. The problem was retardation of girl child education in Bundibugyo district Bwamba county. The purpose of the study is to establish how domestic violence against women has retarded girl child education in Bundibugyo district, Bwamba county Bubandi sub county .. The objectives of the study were; to establish the extent to which socio-demographic factors of...

Decentralization Policy and Public Health Service Delivery In Uganda A Case Study Of Makindye Division, Kampala

ABSTRACT  The study was carried out in Makindye Division, Kampala District and it was carried out on the impact of decentralization on health service delivery in Makindye Division. The objectives of this research were to examine the impact of decentralization on public health service delivery; to examine the challenges faced in delivering public health services and to come up with possible measures to the problems encountered in health service delivery. The study used a descriptive research ...

Women Emancipation and Community Development in Sironko Town Council, Sironko District, Eastern Uganda

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction This chapter will look at the background of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, specific objectives, research questions, scope of the study, significance of the study, and the conceptual frame work. 1,1 Back ground to the study One of the pillars of the Millennium Development Goals promulgated by the United Nations (UN) is promotion of gender equality as well as women’s emancipation. The World Bank, like the rest of the inte...

Population Pressure and Social- Economic Development in Uganda: A Case Study of Kisenyi Parish Kampala Central

ABSTRACT The research on “population pressure and social- economic development in Uganda” was conducted in Kisenyi parish Kampala central. The study was guided by three objectives which included; to examine how high birthrates affect economic development in Kampala city, to find out the causes of high birthrates in Kisenyi Kampala city and to establish ways of curbing high birthrates in Kampala city. This study employed the descriptive survey design. Descriptive studies are no experiment...

The Challenges Faced By The Government During The Delivery Of Health Care Services To The Rural Women In A.Pac Sub-County, A.Pac District A Case Study: Apac Sub - County

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL ..................................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ................................................................................................................................ iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT ...................................

Role Of Local Government In Prevention Of Child Labour A Case Study Of Kitayunjwa Sub-county Kamitli District, Eastern Region In Uganda

This study was intended to investigate the nature of child labour, continued causes and effects of child labour on development initiatives, establishing the magnitude of the problem and make recommendations for intervention. It was generally established that child labour is a hindrance to developmental programmes by negatively affecting the targeted next generations. The study was conducted in Kitayunjwa Sub county in Kamuli district. The high rate of child labour was mainly attributed to pov...

Effects Of Parent Child Relationship On Delin~Uent Behavior: A Case Study Of Kamwokya Community And Naguru Remand Home

This study focused on effects of parent child relationship on delinquent behavior in Kamwokya Community and Naguru Remand Home in Kampala, Uganda. The study sought to establish the relationship between parent child relationship and delinquency and non-delinquency behaviours among children as an attempt to understand the externalized and internalized effects of the quality of parents’ relationships with children. In order to achieve the research objectives descriptive designed was adopted an...

Community Perceptions Towards Compositing Of Municipal Solid Waste In Pecekoro Village, Kajok Parish, Latek Subcounty In Gulu District

Rapid growth of businesses and population in and around Gulu town has led to increased production of solid waste consequently giving rise to increased volume of waste dumped in recipient communities. The most attractive and environmentally friendly option to get rid of this huge pileup of garbage and subsequent ones is through composting. The perceptions of recipient communities are crucial to understanding how municipal solid waste management problems might be resolved. Since Gulu municipali...


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