The role of uplift in rural community transformation a case of Nebbi District, Uganda
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Date
2008
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social sciences.
Abstract
The focus of the study was the role of UPLIFT in rural community transformation taking
Nebbi district as a case study area and the problems in achieving the transformation of
the people. The purpose of the study was to analyze the impact of gender literacy in rural
communities in Nebbi district.
Literatures was reviewed in accordance with the specific objectives that are analyze the
contribution made by uplift towards community transformation in Nebbi District,
Examine challenges faced by UPLIFT and solutions to the challenges.
A Case study design was adopted which helped in investigation on the complex factors
that contribute to the individuality of a social unit, the reason for choosing this design is
because it studies a specific unit and study it deeply and thoroughly. Qualitative research
approach and quantitative research approaches were used to obtain the data that can be
measured in numerical figures.
The finding of the study indicated that almost all of UPLIFT participants arc women and
the participation of men is very low, both men and women have problems in attending the
programs but the women take the program more seriously and attend it with joy.
The study concludes that UPLIFT uses easy and very practical methods of teaching,
supplies a relevant educational material the mentors are visited and get a refresher
courses monthly.
The study recommends that the Organization should work hand in hand with the other
NGO’s that could help in some financial support specially help in making boreholes,
English classes to start for the participants that have fmished the local language and the
organization should try to practice gender balanced literacy activities.
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A thesis submitted to the school of post graduate studies in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of masters of arts in development administration and management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Rural community, Transformation, Nebbi District, Uganda