A Social Welfare Approach in Building Synergy to Rural Entrepreneurs A case of Finnico Organisation in Ideato North local government Area in Nigeria
Oliaku, Obinna Kelechi (2019)
2019
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ABSTRACT
Obinna Kelechi Oliaku
A Social Welfare Approach in Building Synergy to Rural Entrepreneurs :
A case of Finnico Organisation in Ideato North local government Area in
Nigeria
42 p., 7 Appendices
Published (03, 2019)
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor of Social Services
The aim of this project thesis is to raise awareness through information sharing and by activating local stakeholders on the issues of poverty alleviation, in line with one of the millennium development goals of the United Nations which is: ”declaring emergency against poverty and hunger in the developing countries.“ And in this case the rural communities of Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.
In this project, the social welfare officer and manager, utilized a mixed method approach which involved concept definition, data collection, data analy-sis, partner acquisition and a unique intervention method that matches the needs of the local community to deliver the objective of the project. The data collection process was carried out using an online survey tool and video interviews. The questionnaires were sent to the indigenes and stakeholders of the local community and 43 responses were received. The data obtained showed that women are the most affected by the challenges posed by poverty.
The project recorded some significant success ratings and positive feed-backs from the participants, partners and the residents of the local community. Their feedbacks where gathered through follow-ups and letters of commendations. The people welcomed the idea and encouraged the stakehold-ers to do it again because of the measure of added value it has brought to the community with no added cost on their side.
At the end, the objective of alleviating poverty through new knowledge base was achieved. This is because the training incentives created a new awareness in the community among the women, who applied the knowledge received in various ways to optimize their trade skills, which eventually helped them to create employment opportunities for the women and youths of the community.
One of the project’s key performance indicator is the fact that the project activated the team spirit of the rural participants, and it also opened more opportunities for mutual cooperation through networking. This should be further developed to cater for all genders in the community.
Keywords: Social Welfare, Building Synergy, Social Enterprise, Poverty Alleviation, Capacity Building, Millennium Development Goals.
Obinna Kelechi Oliaku
A Social Welfare Approach in Building Synergy to Rural Entrepreneurs :
A case of Finnico Organisation in Ideato North local government Area in
Nigeria
42 p., 7 Appendices
Published (03, 2019)
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Degree Programme in Social Services
Bachelor of Social Services
The aim of this project thesis is to raise awareness through information sharing and by activating local stakeholders on the issues of poverty alleviation, in line with one of the millennium development goals of the United Nations which is: ”declaring emergency against poverty and hunger in the developing countries.“ And in this case the rural communities of Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria.
In this project, the social welfare officer and manager, utilized a mixed method approach which involved concept definition, data collection, data analy-sis, partner acquisition and a unique intervention method that matches the needs of the local community to deliver the objective of the project. The data collection process was carried out using an online survey tool and video interviews. The questionnaires were sent to the indigenes and stakeholders of the local community and 43 responses were received. The data obtained showed that women are the most affected by the challenges posed by poverty.
The project recorded some significant success ratings and positive feed-backs from the participants, partners and the residents of the local community. Their feedbacks where gathered through follow-ups and letters of commendations. The people welcomed the idea and encouraged the stakehold-ers to do it again because of the measure of added value it has brought to the community with no added cost on their side.
At the end, the objective of alleviating poverty through new knowledge base was achieved. This is because the training incentives created a new awareness in the community among the women, who applied the knowledge received in various ways to optimize their trade skills, which eventually helped them to create employment opportunities for the women and youths of the community.
One of the project’s key performance indicator is the fact that the project activated the team spirit of the rural participants, and it also opened more opportunities for mutual cooperation through networking. This should be further developed to cater for all genders in the community.
Keywords: Social Welfare, Building Synergy, Social Enterprise, Poverty Alleviation, Capacity Building, Millennium Development Goals.