A Qualitative Case Study: The Roles of Religious Organizations on Women’s Economic Empowerment Access to Community Financial Resources; The Case of Genete Eyesus Child and Families Development Program, Addis Ababa
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2023-11-14
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the roles of religious organizations in
women's economic empowerment to access community financial resources. The study used a
qualitative case study by Applying a descriptive method with the aim of gathering relevant
information from informants’ perspectives regarding the organization program that helped
women access community financial resources. A total sample of 22 participants were selected
for KIIs, FGD, and individual home case study purposes using a purposive sampling technique in
choosing of informants based on their long duration and experiences in the organization. Data
was collected using both primary and secondary sources. The primary sources of data were
gathered from the organization staff, organization participants including the members of saving
groups, and selected individual women from vocational training. The primary data was
gathered using the key informant, FGD, individual household case study guide, and observation
checklists. Written English with an Amharic-translated interview guide and mobile device record
tools were used to get detailed first-hand information from the study participants to know how
the organization works with women to access community financial resources for women and
establish women-led small-scale businesses. For secondary data collection, different literature
including articles, journals, research findings, organization service manuals, annual reports and
plans monitoring, and evaluation checklists were reviewed to support the study findings. Data
were transcribed and translated using the hematic analysis technique and coding system based
on data similarities and differences the finding of this study revealed that women’s participation
in the organization program enabled them to improve their business management skills
including saving culture, business planning, and book record keeping.
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Women’s Economic Empowerment , Community Financial Resources, Financial resources