Contribution and challenges of NGOs in Creating Income: the Case of Economically Vulnerable Families participating in IGA Program of Ethiopian Catholic Church Medhin Social Center, Addis Ababa
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2015-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution and challenges of ECCMSC in creating
income for vulnerable families. The participants of the study were clients, staffs, and different
stakeholders. Accordingly, 35 participants were purposively selected. The primary data was
collected using qualitative data collection tools of interview and FGD. All data was collected in
Amharic by using hand written notes and partly voice records. The analysis was made based on
these notes and voice records. All data from the field work were organized, transcribed and
translated into English. In organizing the gathered data, codes were given to each participant’s
response. The findings of the study pointed out that ECCMSC is contributing in creating income
for vulnerable families by building on the skills, knowledge and strength of clients to build
stronger, more sustainable communities. Using IGA program the organization has achieved
creating work awareness and change in saving habit of the clients, employment creation and
empowering the women economically and reducing risk to children. Different stakeholders are
working for the achievement of IGA program of MSC. The contribution includes donation of
funds, experience sharing, giving training etc. Moreover, the study has revealed the existing
problem of production and market place are generally affecting IGA program. Concerned bodies
should have play their roles in solving the challenge. In working with vulnerable families social
work profession will be essential. In order to have a better understanding, deeper research has
to be conducted on the contribution of the organization on each specific income generating
activity such as weaving, urban agriculture, etc.
Key words: NGO, Income Generating Activities, vulnerable families, ECCMSC
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NGO; Income Generating Activities; Vulnerable Families; ECCMS