International journal of scientific and research publications | 2021
Impact Report of Apar Foundation Limited on Educational, Health, Nutrition and Psychosocial support Activities, Kampala, Uganda
Abstract
Purpose of the study is assess the accomplishment of all the expected results as outlined in the project document and detailed in the annual work plans during the entire project period/cycle as well as assesses all the different project activities carried out. Its objectives are to determine to what degree the project outcomes and outputs were achieved, to determine what category of beneficiaries and in what ways they benefitted and to look at the following dimensions of the project impact, relevance, effectiveness, sustainability and efficiency. The assessment was conducted in the communities of Kampala and Wakiso (Acholi quarters district. A combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques such as review of documents, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), survey questionnaires, FGDs, field visits and observations were used. The main target group were mothers, single mothers, pregnant women, HIV+ women, children, adolescent girls, VHTs, stake holders. All interviewees were randomly selected from a wide range of beneficiaries and stakeholders. The findings of the study showed that Seventy-seven (77%) percent of the respondents said that services helped them make healthier well-being choices or improved health. Eighty-seven (87%) of the respondents felt that the learning sessions improved their child’s learning needs. Ninety-two (92%) of the respondents said that the nutrition services were helpful to them and their children. There was an increased change in children’s ability to cope, emotional and social well-being as a result of psychological support provided. The study recommended that health services 32% and Livelihoods at 28% are more preferred for future programming. Formation of partnerships and groups for empowerment especially Youth and Women. There is need to source for more funding for expansion of activities to new areas and increased field visits. There is need to collaborate with local leaders and fully utilize VHTs during implementation of activities.