Social Innovation Approach in addressing the problem of Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

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2019-06

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Addis Ababa University

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In Ethiopia, one of the social problems that need immediate attention to be addressed with, concerned development sectors and the society as a whole is, physiological, psychological and social problems of Orphan and Vulnerable Children. Even though, there are number of charitable organizations those who are working on wellbeing of OVC in Ethiopia, there is a gap in holistic service provision in relation with solving the problem of OVC. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore if social innovation approaches can address problem of OVCs. A qualitative research was conducted on selected five charitable organizations, to assess the reason for not hit the problem of OVC. The supports being offered by the non-governmental organizations were insufficient, duplicated and limited to few children in terms of their coverage. There are no coordinated and collaborative approaches utilized among charitable organization to alleviate poverty. Consequently, a number of OVC are still in a difficult situation and seek immediate attention. Thus, strengthening families’/caregivers economic capacity through income generating activities, social and emotional inclusive support programs, inter-organizational coordination, mobilizing resources with in community, study on new approach and try to enforce NGOs to operate new study based profit making approach for wellbeing of orphans and vulnerable children.

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A thesis submitted to Addis Ababa university, college of business and economics, department of management in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of master of science in management

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Community, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise, Orphan

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