Experiences of children under the care of persons with disabilities working on the streets of Harare Central Business District (CBD)
- Author
- B202698B
- Title
- Experiences of children under the care of persons with disabilities working on the streets of Harare Central Business District (CBD)
- Abstract
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ABSTRACT
The study explored the experiences of children under the care of persons with disabilities working on the streets of Harare Central Business District. The main aim of the study was to find out the challenges and living conditions of children whose caregivers rely on begging or vending on the streets to earn a living and provide for their needs. The research was qualitative in nature and it utilized a case study research approach. Focus group interviews, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews were the tools used to gather information from the participants for the study. The study used a sample of 16 participants inclusive of 7 girls, 6 boys and 3 key informants to collect the information needed for this study. The Human Rights Approach and the Child-Centred Approach were utilized as a guiding theoretical framework. The objectives of the study were to explore the lived experiences of these children, their coping mechanisms and the measures in place to address their needs. In alignment with these objectives, the study found out that the children are faced with financial strain, limited time for socialization and development, limited time for education and lack of health attention because of their living environment and circumstances brought about because their caregivers live with disabilities. The children testified that they have adopted coping mechanisms such as focusing on school for those that attend, relying on NGOs and relatives for support. The study also provided some recommendations for the government, the community, CSOs and social workers to address the unique experiences and challenges.
- Date
- JUNE 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
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children under the care of persons with disabilities
working on the streets of Harare Central Business District
caregivers
begging or vending - Supervisor
- NIL
- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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