Save the children international and children’s Welfare in Kasese District.
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Date
2018-04
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study aimed at examining the role of Save the Children International in the improvement of
children’s welfare in Kasese district as the case study.
The objectives of the study were; to establish different activates undertaken by Save the Children
International, to find out the impact of save the children organizations have improved the welfare
children in Kasese district, to find out the challenges faced by the Save the Children International
in the improvement of children’s welfare and to identify the solutions to the challenges that limit
Save the Children International in the improvement of children’s welfare in Kasese district.
The research design was a case study that used Both Qualitative and Quantitative methods
collected data from respondents. Qualitative method is research subjective based on opinion and
perception, it is collected so as to formulate a better understanding of the problem and explores
attitude, behavioi- and experience through interviews. Quantitative method was specifically
numerical values and hence objective through the use of large scale survey research. The study
was conducted in Kasese district. The research population considered different age groups and
gender categories of respondents ranging from 17-30, 3 1 -40, 41-50, and then 51 and above with
both males and females, The study population was regarded to be viable because they are found
productive enough to offer the data required as they greatly attached to the protection and welfare
of children. From the findings 56.7% of the respondents strongly agreed that Save the Children
International helps in addressing the worst poverty through a massive social grants system. The
Save the Children International have put in much effort to promote the welfare of children. Also,
the findings shows that 33% of the respondent strongly agreed that Save the Children International
s are critical actors in the advancement of universal values around human and children’s rights.
The majority of the respondents which is 32% disagreed, 1 8 strongly disagreed, and only 17%
agreed. This implied that, child welfare services should be available to all children regardless of
their immigration status or status of their parents. Immigrant children and children from migrant
families who involved in the child protection must be offered with services that will address their
needs for safety permanency and wellbeing. The researcher recommends further studies to be
cai’ned out on examining the extent to which save the children as a Save the Children International
can improve the welfare of children.
Description
A research report submitted to the college of humanities and
Social sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the a ward of a degree in development studies
Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Children, Welfare, Kasese District