NGOs’ responses to the challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Chegutu, Zimbabwe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7811058 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Itai Kabonga (0000-0001-6533-996X, Department of Development Studies Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) Bindura Zimbabwe, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue | 252 |
| Pages | 617-632 |
| Publication date | 2024-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Social Science Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-8701 • E-ISSN: 1468-2451 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/issj.12473 |
| OpenAlex | W4388230581 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
The present study investigates the role of non‐governmental organisations (NGOs) in addressing the multifaceted challenges encountered by orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the rural Chegutu District of Zimbabwe. Employing a qualitative paradigm, a case study design was utilized to collect data through in‐depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to present the study's findings. NGO selection and participant sampling were purposive in nature. The challenges faced by OVC in Chegutu District encompass various dimensions, prominently, including increased school dropout rates due to poverty. Those who continue attending school encounter shortages of essential items such as uniforms and stationery. Additionally, inadequate clothing poses a challenge for OVC. Broader climate change–related calamities have further aggravated food scarcity in households housing OVC. NGOs have responded to these challenges by providing OVC with school fees, stationery, accommodation and uniforms to address educational needs and enhance prospects. Climate change impacts have necessitated the drilling of boreholes to facilitate nutritional gardens, thereby mitigating food insecurity and income constraints. NGOs have also empowered OVC households through community saving initiatives like internal savings and lending schemes, fostering income generation, and addressing education‐, food‐ and clothing‐related challenges. Furthermore, psycho‐social support groups have been established by NGOs to address the psychological and social issues faced by OVC. Drawing on the basic needs approach, the study reveals that NGOs significantly contribute to fulfilling the basic needs of OVC. However, some gaps in their approaches were identified, highlighting the potential for further improvement and refinement
Agriculture · Basic needs · Capacity building · Clothing · Economic growth · Economics · Food security · Geography · Nonprobability sampling · Political science · Poverty · Qualitative research · Scarcity · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Early Childhood Education and Development · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |