Examination of the Challenges Facing Most Vulnerable Children and the Coping Strategies in Acquiring Primary School Education in Arusha City Council.

Msangi, Ahadi Ijumaa (2020) Examination of the Challenges Facing Most Vulnerable Children and the Coping Strategies in Acquiring Primary School Education in Arusha City Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The general objective of the study was to examine challenges faced by most vulnerable children and coping strategies in acquiring primary education in Arusha City Council. The study involved 86 respondents where household with MVC were 24, MVC primary school children 30, Street chairmen 3, Teachers 21, Head teachers 3, social welfare officers 2, Leader of children care center 1, ward executive officer 1 and Head of Education department 1. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and documentary reviews. The research design used in this study is a mixed methods research design incorporated both the quantitative and qualitative approaches. The findings were that the MVC performance is poor resulting from the challenges they face. Also found that the support from the Government and other stakeholders to deal with the challenges facing MVC pupils in education performance is very minimal in relation to the existing number of MVC. This can be taken into account that the academic performance of MVC does not rely on the provision of free education only but also depend much on the availability of basic needs. The study recommendS that collaborative efforts are necessary to improve the learning situation of Most Vulnerable. Children, therefore community, government and schools should direct their efforts and practices towards improving the Most Vulnerable Children right to education. Government should put effort by adding extra money to cater for most vulnerable children like uniforms, scholastic materials and mid-day meal programs and Civil Society Organizations in collaboration with Faith Based Organization and community should support Government initiative in supporting most vulnerable children. Keywords: Vulnerability and Vulnerable children, Child, Strategy, Education.

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