Establishment of Broiler Poultry Project for Livelihood Improvement of Umoja Youth Group Members in Kinyerezi Ward, Ilala District, Dar es salaam.

Mtewele, Daniel Gibson (2024) Establishment of Broiler Poultry Project for Livelihood Improvement of Umoja Youth Group Members in Kinyerezi Ward, Ilala District, Dar es salaam. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This dissertation report presents findings from a Participatory CNA which was conducted in Kinyerezi Ward, Ilala Municipality, aimed at identifying the needs of Umoja youth group for who were involved in broiler poultry project. The primary objective of the project is to enhance the economic livelihoods of youth by generating income through poultry farming. A descriptive research design was utilized, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The researcher employed random sampling and purposive sampling techniques to select respondents, collecting data from a sample of 30 individuals through various primary and secondary data collection tools. Data was gathered through interview questionnaires, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. The needs were training, an office space, a facility for poultry rearing, funding, and access to reliable markets. The project involved 10 youths selected from the Community Needs Assessment (CNA). After implementing project all needs facing by youths were achieved through conducting training on poultry keeping, renting an office, renovation of old building, mobilization of capital and searching for reliable markets for poultry products. After projects implementation monitoring and evaluation were done in order to measure sustainability of project. In conclusion, the study successfully implemented a structured approach that addressed community needs and laid a foundation for sustainable poultry farming, with a focus on capacity building and participatory evaluation. It is recommended that future projects prioritize active community engagement, comprehensive planning, and targeted capacity-building initiatives to ensure long-term success and sustainability.

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