The thesis argues that World Vision Tanzania and the ADP approach will have to make some changes in the development approach to meet these concerns. I am grateful to the National Director of World Vision Tanzania (WVT), Mr. George Mkanza, for allowing me to conduct my field research in the Mpunguzi Area Development Program and for providing me with relevant materials related to WVT.
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Overview of the Research
- Research Rationale
- Research Problem
- Research Hypothesis
- Research Design and Methodology
- Limitations of Research
What first motivated me to undertake this research to assess the impact of World Vision Tanzania's work in the Mpunguzi area was my personal experience with the organization. It is limited to the approach of Mpunguzi ADP of World Vision Tanzania in development programs to combat poverty.
Poverty and Christianity
- Definition of Poverty
- Definition of Development
- The understanding of Poverty and Development from a Christian Perspective
This kind of sense of belonging gives us the theological framework to understand more about the relationship between the poor and the non-poor. It is the call of the Church and its organizations to want to make the lives of all its people better.
Outline of the Argument of the Thesis
A Christian sense of development must begin with the people and the main emphasis must be on the welfare of the people. These include the people's stories, an overview of community research findings and the ADP's strength in empowering local people.
CHAPTER TWO: POVERTY IN DODOMA, TANZANIA
Poverty in Tanzania: An Overview
- Geographical Features of Tanzania
- Political History
- Causes of Poverty in Tanzania
The colonial rulers plundered and exploited the country's wealth to develop their own homelands. Eighty percent of people work in the agricultural sector, which generates 60% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
Poverty in Dodoma
- Climate
- Religious Beliefs
- Economic Activities
- Poverty Statistics
These are some of the main causes of poverty in Tanzania, which apply to all twenty one regions of mainland Tanzania and the five regions of Tanzania Zanzibar. When WVT started the program, it served 78,8856 people and the majority of the tribe is Gogo.
Conclusion
According to the Human Poverty Index, Dodoma ranks 12th among 20 regions in mainland Tanzania and this shows that measures to promote poverty reduction must be taken seriously.
CHAPTER THREE: WORLD VISION TANZANIA IN MPUNGUZI AREA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
- World Vision International
- World Vision Tanzania Mission Statement
- World Vision Tanzania Community Journey
- Community Development Projects
- Development Assisting Centre
- Area Development Programme
- World Vision Tanzania: Mpunguzi Area Development Programme
- Area of Operation
- Interventions
- CONCLUSION
George Mkanza, World Vision Tanzania Annual Report 2003 at www.habari.co.tz/wvtanzania/Pages/FirstPages/whopg.htm 7/14/2004. This is emphasized in World Vision International's mission statement, which is also adopted by World Vision Tanzania. As a Christian partnership, World Vision Tanzania has adopted a mission statement, which is followed by all World Vision partners in the world.
In order to achieve the desired vision of community development, World Vision Tanzania has developed the following ministry orientation. The World Vision Tanzania at http://appreciativeinquiry The World Vision Tanzania at http://appreciative inquiry www.habari.co.tz/wvtanzania. Designing Area Development Programs (ADP) under the auspices of World Vision Tanzania was and still is a good way to empower people.
Mpunguzi ADP operates under the umbrella of World Vision Tanzania and has a partnership with World Vision Canada, which has funded it since its inception. To fulfill its mission, World Vision Tanzania has chosen to support the following interventions. Therefore, the first task of World Vision was to empower the ADP by establishing its vision.
CHAPTER FOUR: ASSESSMENTS OF MPUNGUZI AREA
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Research Process
A total of 60 people, men and women, participated in four group discussions in four villages. 35 men and 25 women, whose ages ranged from 17 to 72, participated in the group discussions. The following were the questions that were used in the structured questionnaire and also served as guiding questions for the other two data collection methods.
When it came to group discussions and one-on-one interviews, other follow-up questions were asked in the discourse. What impact has Mpunguzi ADP had on your life since you became involved with their program? What else do you think Mpunguzi ADP could offer to this community to promote the livelihoods of participants?
In your village, there is a child who is the head of a household due to the loss of parents. Do you have a suggestion for what you would like to see in your community that ADP does not. Do you think society would be able to continue to support itself even when ADP is phased out.
Research Findings
- Narratives of the community members
- Overview of Research Findings from the Community
- Strengths of the ADP
Kayopa was proud that the community appointed her to conduct a chicken vaccination campaign in the village. According to Chimya, World Vision Tanzania Mpunguzi ADP was not open enough to inform every member of the community about its programs. It depends on the person, as it is practically not easy to raise money in the village; hence the barter system becomes the order of the day.
He also felt that women should continue to be empowered so that they can become leaders. Msigara praises ADP's work to address social issues. 34;We have water, a nice and reliable health center and a school for our children.” When asked about his view on the issue of HIV/AIDS, Machaka said that they do not talk about this disease here in the village.
People are dying, but they still don't tell their children about the disease. Her parents kicked her out when she refused to mention the child's father, who was also a student at the same school. Many respondents noted that the drought is affecting their livelihoods.
34;Over time, they become economically inactive and in the last stage of the disease become an economic and social liability.” Before the intervention of ADP, the government was responsible for the construction, maintenance and renovation of school structures throughout the country.
Conclusion
As discussed by the focus groups, the DPSH has joined the fight by sensitizing the community and schools. Workshops, dramas and seminars have been conducted in villages to create awareness to enable the public to act against it. The introduction of new cash and food crops such as simsim, sunflower and cassava, as well as goats for milking, has challenged the community to have both cash and food production.
The introduction of horticulture in the catchment area of the DPSH has boosted the production of vegetables. However, the number is still low compared to the years WVT has been in the country. Other issues raised are drought, lack of alternative livelihoods, gender inequality and the impact of HIV/AIDS.
In the next section, we analyze four important development issues arising from this research that could help WVT and Mpunguzi ADP in the future.
CHAPTER FIVE: THEORETICAL REFLECTION ON DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
- Participation of the Poor in Shaping their Livelihoods
- Asset Based Community Development Approach (ABCD) is the way forward
- Advocacy in Issues of Policies and Politics
- Promotion of Christian Activities
Third, the ABCD model recognizes the importance of the church as an asset to the community. Fifth, the ABCD model identifies unity because it believes in community life. WVT must move in this direction if it is to have a lasting effect on the lives of the poor.
The work of this study encourages and stimulates World Vision and other Christian organizations to tirelessly meet the needs of the poor people of Tanzania. There are many issues discussed in this chapter that relate to the people of Mpunguzi community and the intervention of the Mpunguzi Area Development Programme. The findings also highlighted the deprivation of the available resources from the intended primary beneficiaries, which are the children and the youth.
The problems of the community are not dealt with as the people want, but they are dealt with according to the donor's terms. It is noted that some of the Christian ministry activities that WVT had undertaken earlier have been abandoned. These are some of the issues with which PDSH should engage in order to improve people's lives.
CHAPTER SIX: CONCLUSION
Summary
Exploring the study, it was noted that problems of hunger and poverty are not exactly caused by the mistakes of the people concerned. Globalization with its branches of operation are actually contributing factors to the pathetic situation of the vulnerable people. However, WVT has done little to sensitize communities to encounter such problems with the resources at their disposal.
Seminars and workshops must be the means of disseminating information to the public. In love, humility, peace and patience, the gospel of liberation must be preached to the parties involved. They need material possessions, political will, cultural heritage and security, and above all they need spiritual liberation.
Conclusion
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