Causes of Street Children in Kibera Suburb, Nairobi City Kenya.
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Date
2009-07
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
The study about causes of street children was carried out.
The objectives of the study were to find out the major causes of street children in Kibera
Suburb, problems faced by street children, out street children survive on the street and what
has been done to reduce these problems.
The methods used to collect data were:- observation, interviews and questionnaires.
Respondents were included in the study.
It was found out that there were very many causes of street children like death of parents,
lack of employment, some of them were born on the street and the problems they faced
were sexual abuse, health problem and lack of proper shelter
Most of the girls had a negative attitude towards staying in the street the report concludes
that the girls were the most mistreated I n the street and this contribute to their negative
attitude. Also most of the boys had appositive attitude towards staying on the street because
they are able to get every thing they want.
The research therefore recommended that for street children to change their attitude
towards staying in the street. It was finally recommended that there should be counseling
and assistance to those who are already affected.
Description
A research report submitted to the Faculty of Education in Partial Fulfillment of Requirement for the Award of
Degree in Bachelor of Science with Education Of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Street Children, Causes, Nairobi City Kenya