Relationship between roles of non-government organizations and house hold economic empowerment in Wakiso district. A cross-sectional study.

Abstract

Background

This study aimed to examine the relationship between the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and household economic empowerment in Wakiso district.

Methodology

The research design used was descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population consisted of 198 participants, including members of ARUWE NGO, local government officials, and community development officers. A sample size of 130 respondents was selected using purposive sampling, stratified sampling, and simple random sampling techniques.

Results

In this study there was a relatively equal distribution between genders, with 44.2% male and 55.8% female respondents.

The correlation coefficient between NGOs and household economic empowerment is 0.462, which indicates a moderately positive correlation. This suggests that NGOs have a significant role in contributing to the economic empowerment of households in Wakiso District.

Conclusion

This study provides valuable insights into the role of NGOs in community development in Wakiso district. The findings highlight the importance of NGOs in promoting household economic empowerment, social capital empowerment for women, and youth education. The recommendations provided can help guide NGOs in their efforts to contribute to the overall development and well-being of the community.

Recommendation

NGOs in Wakiso district should focus on increasing efforts to contribute to household income, strengthening advocacy for policies, enhancing capacity building and leadership development programs, and exploring the long-term sustainability and scalability of their programs.

Further research should explore the effectiveness of specific NGO interventions and factors that hinder or enable their success.