AJOU Central Library Repository: THE ROLE OF NGOs IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: CASE STUDY OF SELECTED NGOs IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF CAMEROON-AFRICA

THE ROLE OF NGOs IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT: CASE STUDY OF SELECTED NGOs IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF CAMEROON-AFRICA

Alternative Abstract: Women empowerment has emerged, a concept that has been examined through Sseveral lenses. The extent to which NGOs contribute or have contributed to women empowerment is mixed. This study, conducted on the activities of three NGOs in south western Cameroon seeks to find out the extent of women empowerment that has been witnessed through the activities of the NGOs. The qualitative approach guided by multiple case study design facilitated the conduct of this study. Through a desktop review and filed direct in-depth interview of four women, data was collected, transcribed and analyzed thematically. The study established among other things how the NGOs activities used several interventions ranging from ICT education, skills driven modules to savings and loan granting to empower women. Half of the women affirmed how the NGO activities principally the granting of loans had empowered them and made them have improved decision making in their homes. Other half expressed a devastating financial position resulting from their inability to pay the loans. The study finding demonstrates the need for NGOs in south western Cameroun to include savings culture and financial management training to all components of interventions aimed at empowering women.

Appears in Collections:: Special Graduate Schools > Graduate School of International Studies > Department of NGO Studies > 3. Theses(Master)

qrcode

STATISTICS: Total Visit :3,721,630; Total Download :1,818; Today View :4,833

AJOU Central Library Repository는 국립중앙도서관 OAK 보급사업으로 구축되었습니다.