Assessing the Contribution of Non-Government Organizations in Addressing Basic Necessities of Street Children in Tanzania – The Case of Ilala City Council.

Mwenda, Juma S. (2022) Assessing the Contribution of Non-Government Organizations in Addressing Basic Necessities of Street Children in Tanzania – The Case of Ilala City Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the role of NGOs in addressing the basic necessities of street children in Ilala City Council-Tanzania. Three specific objectives were used to achieve the goal: the roles of NGOs in promoting the rights of street children, the barriers faced by street children in accessing NGO services, and the perception of NGO employees on street children. Social capital theory guided the research. The study included 90 research subjects, including street children, representatives from NGOs, community members, and a social welfare officer. Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview guide. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel and thematic analysis. The findings indicates that, 56% were aware of the role of parents in promoting the rights of street children and providing childcare, 30% identified the leading role of NGOs in promoting the rights of street children, with 24% identifying healthcare provision as the next leading role of NGOs. Furthermore, 39% were unaware of street children's setbacks, whereas 61% were aware of street children's setbacks. In addition, untrustworthy policies scored 35% and child neglect scored 20% as major disadvantages for street children. Furthermore, the findings revealed that NGO employees are negatively perceived, with street children and the community expecting them to play the roles of parents, caregivers, and community members. The study concludes that parents must meet basic needs in order to protect their children and raise them to be good citizens. According to the study, the responsibility of caring for children belongs to everyone. Furthermore, this study encourages stakeholders and the government as a whole to educate her people on the importance of childcare. Key words; Non-Governmental Organisations, Street children

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