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
| dc.contributor.advisor | Berhanu, Zena (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Million, Yemisirach | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-06-22T05:49:14Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-04T12:01:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-06-22T05:49:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-04T12:01:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015-06 | |
| dc.description.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 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/2841 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | NGO; Income Generating Activities; Vulnerable Families; ECCMS | en_US |
| dc.title | 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 | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |