The effect of social welfare programs on livelihood improvement of vulnerable households: a case of Parish Development Model in Mukono District
| dc.contributor.author | Peace Aloyo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-23T06:31:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-23T06:31:27Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-05-08 | |
| dc.description | Undergradute | |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper has discussed how social welfare programs have influenced livelihood improvement among vulnerable families with particular attention paid to the Parish Development Model (PDM) within Mukono District, Uganda. The overall aim of the research was to analyse the contribution of social welfare interventions especially PDM financial support services towards enhancing the livelihood of vulnerable households. In particular, the research aimed at investigating the impact of access to PDM financial support services on livelihood outcomes and determining the barriers that are encountered to the implementation and success of the Parish Development Model. The research design assumed was the cross-sectional descriptive study design based on both qualitative and quantitative research. The sample size used to collect data was 80 respondents who included vulnerable households who are beneficiaries of PDM programs, program facilitators, and local government representatives. Household beneficiaries were selected through simple random sampling and key informants (program facilitators, local government officials etc.) were selected through purposive sampling. Structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were the primary sources of collecting primary data, whereas secondary sources of information included the related literature, reports, and policy documents. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used to analyze quantitative data and thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The results showed that the Parish Development Model has had a positive impact on improving livelihood among the vulnerable households. According to many beneficiaries, household income, food security, savings, and capacity to initiate or increase income-generating activities had improved. The research also established that financial inclusion and economic participation at the grassroots level have been improved with the help of financial support that is available through PDM. Nonetheless, some issues that have been found to influence the performance of the program have been indicated such as delays in the release of funds, lack of accessibility to information, political interference, misappropriation of funds by some beneficiaries, and lack of monitoring mechanisms. The paper has concluded that The Parish Development Model is a valuable social welfare program that leads to poverty alleviation and livelihood enhancement of vulnerable households in Mukono District. The effectiveness of it can, however, be improved by timely payment of funds, better awareness and information dissemination, better monitoring and accountability, and capacity building of beneficiaries. The research suggests the enhancement of program management systems, increase in transparency and monitoring systems and offering of entrepreneurship and financial management training to beneficiaries to guarantee sustainable livelihood enhancement. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3382 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda ChristianvUniversity | |
| dc.title | The effect of social welfare programs on livelihood improvement of vulnerable households: a case of Parish Development Model in Mukono District | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |