Evaluation of the Livelihood Support Program on Poverty Reduction Among Women: A Case Study of the Empowerment Action Program (Teap) in Mukono District.
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2023-10-03
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
The research dissertation is about the study of livelihood support program on poverty reduction among women in Total village, Mukono district.
The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of Livelihood support program on poverty reduction among women in Mukono. The specific objectives were: to find out the contributions of vocational training on poverty reduction among women; examine if income generation grants has contributed positively on their development and establish whether savings have improved among women participating in the program.
A total of 24 respondents who have an experience from the livelihood support program for more than one year were selected from the total population of 40 participants who have taken part in the program for over a year. Four (4) officials were the key informants.
The study has established that livelihood support program through vocational training, income-generation grants and savings has positive influence on poverty reduction by improving on income generations, employment and business development.
The findings show that women who are participating in this program have been empowered and their lives and those of their family members have been greatly improved leading to reduced poverty. The findings of the study were presented in form of tables and percentages and the interpretations are given below the tables.
However, the study recommends that there is need for tailored support programs that are sensitive to the diverse needs and context of participants, holistic approach, Gender-inclusive Empowerment and so on for the effectiveness of the program.
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This is a dissertation.