Examination of Community Members’ Contribution on Child Protection in Tanzania: A Case of Makole Ward in Dodoma City.

Namamba, Asia Waziri (2022) Examination of Community Members’ Contribution on Child Protection in Tanzania: A Case of Makole Ward in Dodoma City. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study titled “Examination of the Contribution of Community Members on Child Protection at Makole Ward in Dodoma” is guided by three specific objectives; to identify child protection initiatives available at Makole Ward; to explore the roles of community members on child protection initiatives and lastly to identify the challenges facing community members on child protection initiatives at Makole ward. Further, the study used a sample size of thirty research subjects, where 17 of them were female and 13 were male. Since no research exists in vacuum, this work was guided by System theory to address the above specific objectives. The study employed descriptive research design in order to harness qualitative information. The findings revealed that limited knowledge of child protection system was a noticeable factor among others that contributed heavily on the increase of child violence and abuse. Adding on, various subsystems, namely; parents, family, schools, religious leaders, neighbourhood were identified as a fundamental mechanism that should work to ensure the best interest of the children. The realization of child protection system cannot be recognized by government alone, it also requires the efforts of all stakeholders around all children. Therefore, the study concluded by arguing on the need for allowing all interested parties to join and cherish the effort of creating awareness of child protection systems and the role of each community member. Also, the Government is urged to make follow up on the child protection initiatives it has put in place and assessing their impact in reducing and /or eliminate violence and abuse among children. Hence, making improvement where necessary. Keywords: Concept of child, Child protection, Community members, Child protection initiative

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