The contribution of menschen fur menschen foundation In Increasing access to primary education In Illubabor Zone
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2001-06
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Addis Ababa Universty
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of MfM
Foundation in increasing access to primary education in Iliubabor Zone. To conduct
this study, a descriptive survey was employed. For this purpose samples were taken
from 6 primary schools that were supported by MfM in 6 Weredas. The research
study involved four categories of sample population: teachers, students, school
principals, Zone Education Department, and Wereda Education Officials and MfM
Office officials. Questionnaire, interview and personal observation were the main
instruments used to collect the data. Besides to support the study, documents and
reports in the MfM Office and Zone Education Department were consulted. Data
analysis was made by using statistical tools such as percentage and t-test to identify
whether there are differences and agreements in the judgment of the respondents
regarding the questions posed on the activities performed by MfM education project.
The results of the findings revealed that MfM has provided support to primary
education in three major areas; construction of new schools, renovation and
expansion of the existing ones. It was found that the community was involved in the
education project carried out by MfM by contributing money, site selection for the
schools constructed and in the protection of the projects during and after its
foundation.
In addition to this, it was observed from the findings that support provided to primary
education in lIIubabor by MfM, alleviated the problems of about 11.4 per cent of the
children's of the community to get schools near to their villages, chairs and desks and
school facilities. On the other hand, it was found out that the major complaint of the
community about the out come of the project was, most of the schools constructed,
and renovated by MfM do not have fence. Finally, based on the major findings and
conclusions drawn, the following major recommendations were for warded to meet
the problem under the study.
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Education