The Factors Hindering Progression of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Schools in Rural Areas of Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Ward 6 Rural Maboleni, Lower Gweru
- Author
- Marongedze, Yolanda
- Title
- The Factors Hindering Progression of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Schools in Rural Areas of Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Ward 6 Rural Maboleni, Lower Gweru
- Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to establish the factors hindering the progression of orphans and vulnerable children in schools in rural areas of Zimbabwe Gweru. The study was guided by the following objectives: identify factors hindering progression of orphans and vulnerable children in schools in rural areas: determine factors that promote progression of orphans and vulnerable children in schools in rural areas of Zimbabwe: assess education services being provided to orphans and vulnerable children in schools in rural areas of Zimbabwe and explore strategies that can be used by the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure progression of orphans and vulnerable children in schools in rural areas of Zimbabwe. The study employed a qualitative approach in carrying out research on the phenomenon of orphans and vulnerable children. The study made use of a total of 15 participants which comprised of orphans and vulnerable children, teachers and community care workers. Data was collected through semi structured interviews with the participants. The key findings of this study highlighted that poverty, child labour, psychological effects of loss, early child marriages, early pregnancies and negligence are factors hindering the progression of orphans and vulnerable children in schools in rural areas of Zimbabwe. The study recommends that the Government implements school feeding schemes in rural schools as these will promote enrolment, retention and school attendance as a meal will be guaranteed in school hence acting as a motivating agent. The study recommends the provision other educational needs that go beyond school fees subsidies by the Government such as provision of uniforms and stationery to Orphans and Vulnerable Children in schools in rural areas. The Government should initiate economic strengthening programmes and projects capital funding for poor rural households. The study recommends community education and awareness on the various aspects affecting orphans, policies and legislature so as to promote community interventions in assisting.
- Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Orphans and Vulnerable Children
- Rural Areas
- Supervisor
- N/A
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
