Assessing The Efficiency Of Government Interventions In Addressing Educational Challenges Faced By Street Children: A Case of Dodoma City .

Lillingani, Sauda Juma (2025) Assessing The Efficiency Of Government Interventions In Addressing Educational Challenges Faced By Street Children: A Case of Dodoma City . Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study, titled "Assessing the Efficiency of Government Interventions in Addressing Educational Challenges Faced by Street Children: A Case of Dodoma City," examines the effectiveness of governmental efforts to mitigate the challenges faced by street children in Tanzania, with a particular focus on educational access. The research evaluates various government policies, programs, and initiatives intended to address homelessness, educational exclusion, and vulnerability among street children in Dodoma City. Guided with Social Exclusion Theory, the study employed pragmatic philosphy. The sequential explaintaory design, which allows the uses of mixed-methods approach was utilised. The study adopted the sample size of 385, who facilitated the collection of quantitative data using surveys, and qualitative data using interviews. Generally the finding reveals that factors such as family breakdown, poverty, domestic violence, and inadequate access to social services contribute to the prevalence of street children. Findings suggest that, while government interventions exist, they are often hindered by resource limitations, lack of coordination, and challenges in policy implementation. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing policy frameworks and implementing targeted interventions that address the root causes of streetism, thereby contributing to more effective support systems for vulnerable children. Keywords: Street children, Dodoma Municipality, qualitative study, child vulnerability, social exclusion, poverty, family breakdown, institutional gaps, Tanzania

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