Assessment of Compassion International Tanzania (CIT) Support on Educational Achievement Among the Poor Households Beneficiaries in Kongwa District

Kajungu, Peter S (2023) Assessment of Compassion International Tanzania (CIT) Support on Educational Achievement Among the Poor Households Beneficiaries in Kongwa District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study was conducted aiming at assessing Compassion International Tanzania (CIT) support on educational achievement among the poor household’s beneficiaries in Kongwa district, Tanzania. It employed quantitative research approach using survey strategy. It was basically an explanatory research design conducted in five Compassion supported centres. The study was guided by main theory called Walberg theory for educational achievement supported by helping theory namely Socio-Economic Status theory. A total number of 181 respondents were involved in this study selected by using probability sampling design where by the structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. By considering the multiple regression model under 95% confidence intervals, The overall findings reveal that there is a positive relationship between predictors (Independent variables) to the outcome (ed) in variation (R2), that is an increase in efficiency of the independent variable, goes hand in hand with the increase of educational achievement, and the value of 12.65% implying that the variation in educational achievements explained by effectiveness support, effectiveness of caregivers’ roles and beneficiaries’ commitment jointly and the remaining percentage by other factors. Conclusively the results demonstrate the positive impact of these interventions on the beneficiaries' educational journey. This implies that CIT's efforts in providing financial and material assistance have yielded favorable outcomes in terms of educational attainment among the exited beneficiaries. Based on the positive findings, it is recommended that CIT continues its support initiatives and even explores opportunities to enhance the scope and depth of its interventions. Therefore, the study findings indicated significance (p<0.05) of CIT support on educational achievement. Keywords: Educational Achievement, CIT Support, Beneficiary, Caregiver

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