Assessment of Orphan and Vulnerable Children Education Support at Abebech Gobena Children Care and Development Organization.

Abstract

This study was conducted in Woreda 6 Abakoran Sefer in which Abebech Gobena Children Care and Development Association is located in Arada Sub City of Addis Ababa City Administration, Ethiopia. The purpose of the study was to assess educational services provided by the Association to orphans and vulnerable children. The study also attempted to show the resources available for OVCs in the Association. The objective of the study was to assess the situation of OVCs and the services provided by the Association. The study utilized both quantitative and qualitative research methods and/or techniques to gather important information. Different categories of respondents from which information were collected who participated in the study. The total individuals of the study involved in data collection were 62. Data was collected using a structured, semi structured and unstructured interview schedule for different categories of respondents. From a total of 50 OVC respondents who participated in the study, it was found that the majority (70.0%) of OVCs were females; while the remaining (30.0%) were males. The study also showed that the Association provided at least 3 meals per day for OVCs. Most of the key respondents agreed that the magnitude of OVCs in the Sub City and requested to join the Organization increased though it was difficult to mention the exact number. The Association worked by identifying the main gaps of OVC Programmes. Based on the findings of the study obtained, the local NGOs and other communitybased projects can bring solutions in minimizing the number of Orphans and vulnerable children in the country, if they get involved in supporting families in the country.