Kivuyo, Esther S.
(2019)
Improving Income of Young Single Mothers through Green Vegetable Production in Nzasa Hamlet, Charambe Ward, Temeke District, Dar es Salaam Region.
Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.
Abstract
The study is a result of the Participatory Needs Assessment which was conducted in Nzasa, Charambe ward, in Temeke Municipal Council Dar es-Salaam, to identify needs of the young mothers who are the beneficiaries of Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF). From the study it was established that the Nzasa community member especially young mothers, who are TASAF beneficiaries are affected by income poverty in such a way that they cannot afford basic needs. In order to overcome the problem, the young mothers agreed to establish green vegetable (Mchicha) production project. The young mothers agreed to contribute some money which was obtained from TASAFs bio monthly transfer to fund the project as a startup capital. Apart from various effort done by TASAF and the existing policy framework to combat poverty the reviewed literature proved that many Tanzanians especially women are still poor. Monitoring of the project activities was done in participatory way using various participatory methods including Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Beneficiary Assessment (BA). The young mothers demonstrated commitment towards the realization of the project objectives. Furthermore, they worked together with other stakeholder’s in the process of implementing the project. The close involvement of the extension staff (Agriculture Officer) in the remaining follow-up activities and close supervision was crucial in making sure the goal was attained in order to combat poverty among the young mothers. It is recommended that other TASAF beneficiaries especially women should follow the same way in order to improve their income and reduce poverty within their families/households.
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