The role of developmental projects of nongovernmental organizations in reducing poverty.the case of vulnerable women in jimma twon,oromiya, ethiopia

Abstract

The study was conducted to identify the roles of non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) developmental projects in reducing poverty in vulnerable women in Jimma town, Oromia, Ethiopia. The study employed through explanatory research design. However, the study also used a quantitative approach . A non-probability sampling techniques was applied. 43 NGO affiliates respondents were selected purposefully out of a target population of 59 and 40 respondents of women were sampled out of a target population of 46 as beneficiaries. Research instruments used were questionnaires and interviews. The study found that there was a significant relationship between social service project; economic service project, advocacy service project and reduction of poverty on vulnerable women. The study recommended that identification of those vulnerable, , introduce a welfare system, vertical integration, , family support network, pro- poor women policy, decent works and rehabilitation of affected women.