107 research outputs found
Erasing Our Humanity: Crisis, Social Emotional Learning, and Generational Fractures in the Nduta Refugee Camp
No full textAmple scholarship thoroughly documents how modern humanitarian aid enacts legacies of colonialism and processes of Westernization through the imposition of foreign values and promotion of ‘universal’ norms. Extensive research has also explored processes of socio-cultural-moral transformation due to crisis and displacement. This paper extends this work by demonstrating an explicit connection between the two. Drawing on 10 months of ethnographic research that examined how Burundian refugees in Tanzania experience humanitarian social emotional learning (SEL), findings reveal various intersecting lines of crisis in the Nduta refugee camp. This research illuminates how SEL interacts with these lines of crisis to exacerbate intergenerational tensions. The self-centric values promoted through SEL and the pedagogies it employs conflict with the collectivist ethos of the Nduta community, thus breaking the Burundian generational contract of reciprocity, solidarity, and moral responsibility. In this context, SEL operates on conflicting narratives of crisis that clash with generational hopes for the prevention of future crisis in Burundi. These generational fractures are resulting in fears across the Nduta community that the decline of traditional Burundian values and communitarian ethos will not only perpetuate intergenerational experiences of crisis but has also initiated the perceived erasure of their culture and the essence of their humanity
Effectiveness of Fiscal Humanitarian Aid on Refugee Livelihoods in Tanzania: A Study of Nduta Camps, Kigoma.
No full textThe main goal of this study was to assess the fiscal humanitarian aid on the refugee challenges in western Tanzania. The study was conducted among refugees at Nduta camp in Kigoma region western Tanzania. The selection was done using random sampling. The study included quantitative and qualitative data, which was gathered through questionnaire. In relation to the objectives of this study, the research findings indicated how the fiscal humanitarian aid has reduced the refugee challenges in their new settlement at camps. As refugees are the core of this dissertation, they were expected to cover a significant portion of the respondents. The expectation of their participation on filling the questionnaire had the contributive to the recommendations provided latter after data analysis. There were 60 respondents whereby were grouped into two groups 10 respondents from the incentive workers at Nduta camp, 50 respondents were from the refugees in the camp. These respondents were responsible in the data collection process. The findings only based from the data collected from the respondents.
Keywords: Refugee ,Humanitarian, Refugee Camp, Livelihood
An Exploratory Study into the Development of the Ubuntu Family Group Conference Model
No full text© 2025 Teresia Nduta KanyiThis study addresses the lack of culturally responsive child welfare services for African migrants in Australia, highlighting the importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusive support systems. The aim of the study was to solve the disconnection between Australian child welfare services and African families stemming from cultural differences in parenting styles and a lack of understanding of African cultural norms by mainstream service providers. This disconnection often leads to miscommunication, conflicts and ineffective support for African families, which affects the well-being of African migrant children and families involved in child protection services.
The research undertook an iterative approach, incorporating community consultations and methodological pluralism across three data collection waves. The researcher’s insider-outsider positionality, informed by her African background and professional experiences, shaped the study’s ontological, epistemological and environmental assumptions. Reflexive practices and engagement with an African advisory group guided the research process, ensuring cultural relevance and sensitivity.
The study underscored the need for a responsive practice model integrating African cultural values, particularly Ubuntu, into the Family Group Conference (FGC) framework. This led to the development of the Ubuntu Family Group Conference (UFGC) model, which offers a culturally sensitive approach that bridges the gap between social work practice and the diverse needs of African families, emphasising empowerment, agency and cultural safety. Implementing the UFGC model in non-statutory settings can lead to better outcomes for children and families involved in child protection work, fostering mutual understanding, trust and inclusivity within the African community
Factors Influencing Help-Seeking Behavior in Response to Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Settings. A Case of Nyarugusu and Nduta Refugee Camp.
No full textThe study assessed factors influencing help-seeking behavior in response to GBV in humanitarian setting in Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camps. Specifically, the study looked at determining the awareness of help-seeking behavior among women and men in response to GBV, examining the accessibility of existing help-seeking support services and determining the role of sensitization and education programs on help�seeking behavior among community members. The study employed a Theory of Planned Behavior. Data were collected using document review, key informants‟ interviews, and observation. The research employed an interpretive philosophy, rooted in a naturalistic approach to data collection. This study focused on two refugee camps which are Nyarugusu and Nduta refugee camps in Kigoma region. Non-probability sampling was used to determine respondents and sample size was determined at the saturation point. Data was analyzed using content analysis and narrative interpretivism techniques. The findings indicated that the nature and state of help-seeking behavior among refugees are considered an emergent category, which continues to resonate with refugees. It was discovered that refugees, women and men look for help and other information related to GBV to satisfy their requirements. Refugees will typically seek assistance from institutions located within the camps and other sources. Also indicated that over the past two years, there were a total of 173 newly reported instances of GBV, mostly (97%)involved women and young girls. The study concludes that help-seeking behaviors of GBV survivors in a humanitarian setting are influenced by various factors, including those at the individual, social and systemic levels. Individual factors include attitudes and beliefs regarding GBV, women's core values concerning health and illness, knowledge regarding violence, and health literacy.
Keywords: Behavior, Gender, Humanitarian, Based Violenc
Barriers to Gender-Based Violence Survivors Seeking Access to Support in Humanitarian Settings in Tanzania. A Case of Nyarugusu, Nduta And Mtendeli Refugee Camp.
No full textThe study assessed the barriers to gender-based violence survivors seeking access to support with focus to Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli refugee camp. Specifically, the study accessed the availability of GBV support mechanism within and outside the refugee camp, accessibility of the available GBV support mechanism by GBV survivor within and outside the refugee camp and the key obstacles towards help-seeking by GBV survivors. Through a qualitative approach, data for this study were collected using document review, key informants’ interviews, and focus group discussion. The findings revealed that there are various places and institutions within and outside the refugee camps that provide services to the help-seekers in regard to GBV issues in the areas. Among others, there are knowledge centers, Positive parenting group, paralegals, gender and children desks, fit families, MTAKUWWA committees and CSOs. However, there were significant challenges uncovered hindering the access to support including: stigmatization by families and community members; a sense of being helpless over their situation; a fear/insecurity of future violence in both the camps and the host community; being denied access to GBV service premises by guards; confidentiality and corruption and limited knowledge of how to seek assistance from existing GBV services. The findings of this study led to the conclusion that refugee and host community GBV survivor (s) suffer the multidimensional ramifications of such perpetuated violence in the most personal way possible in terms of physical, psychological, and economic violence.
Keywords: Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Help-Seeking Behaviour, Humanitarian Setting, Refugee and Gender-Based Violence Survivor
Κοινοτικές παρεμβάσεις με βάση το Θέατρο για την προαγωγή & αγωγή υγείας ευάλωτων πληθυσμών: Η περίπτωση του Nduta Camp στην Τανζανία
No full textΣτον 21ο αιώνα, οι ευάλωτες κοινότητες αντιμετωπίζουν σοβαρά υγειονομικά προβλήματα λόγω των κοινωνικοοικονομικών ανισοτήτων, της περιορισμένης πρόσβασης στην υγειονομική περίθαλψη, της ανεπαρκούς διατροφής και των κακών συνθηκών διαβίωσης. Οι κοινότητες αυτές, όπως πολιτών διαμενόντων σε κράτη με ασταθείς δημοκρατίες και προσφύγων/εκτοπισμένων πληθυσμών, είναι ευάλωτες σε μεταδοτικές ασθένειες, ψυχικές και χρόνιες παθήσεις. Η αντιμετώπιση αυτών των προβλημάτων απαιτεί καινοτόμες προσεγγίσεις που υπερβαίνουν τις παραδοσιακές μεθόδους υγειονομικής περίθαλψης. Η παρούσα μελέτη διερευνά τη χρήση του Θεάτρου στην προαγωγή και αγωγή της υγείας σε ευάλωτους πληθυσμούς, αξιοποιώντας το θεωρητικό υπόβαθρο του Θέατρου για την Ανάπτυξη και του Θεάτρου για, ή και από την Κοινότητα. Η βιβλιογραφική έρευνα αντλεί παραδείγματα συναφούς εφαρμογής σε περιοχές όπως η Αφρική και η Νοτιοανατολική Ασία, όπου το Θέατρο για την Ανάπτυξη και το Θέατρο της Κοινότητας χρησιμοποιούνται από φορείς μη τυπικής εκπαίδευσης και διεθνείς οργανισμούς στην αγωγή της υγείας και την αντιμετώπιση υγειονομικών κρίσεων. Ως μελέτη περίπτωσης εξετάζεται η παραγωγή θεατρικών δρώμενων στον προσφυγικό καταυλισμό Nduta της Τανζανίας, μια πρωτοβουλία των Γιατρών Χωρίς Σύνορα το 2015. Αυτή η πρωτοβουλία προάγει για την υγειονομική εκπαίδευση και την κοινωνική ενδυνάμωση των προσφύγων, αναδεικνύοντας τη δύναμη του θεάτρου ως εργαλείου για την αντιμετώπιση υγειονομικών προκλήσεων και την ενίσχυση της κοινωνικής συνοχής. Η μελέτη χρησιμοποιεί τη βιβλιογραφική ανασκόπηση και τη μελέτη περίπτωσης αξιοποιώντας πηγές από επιστημονικά περιοδικά, βιβλία, διαδικτυακούς πόρους, άρθρα τύπου και πληροφορίες από διεθνείς οργανισμούς. Τα ευρήματα αναδεικνύουν τη μετασχηματιστική δύναμη του θεάτρου για κοινωνική αλλαγή και βελτίωση της υγείας, προτείνοντας την ευρύτερη υιοθέτησή του σε διάφορα πολιτιστικά και γεωγραφικά πλαίσια.In the 21st century, vulnerable communities face serious health problems due to socioeconomic inequalities, limited access to health care, inadequate nutrition and poor living conditions. These communities, such as citizens residing in states with unstable democracies and refugee populations, are vulnerable to communicable diseases, mental and chronic conditions. Addressing these problems requires innovative approaches that go beyond traditional healthcare methods. This study explores the use of theatre in health promotion and health education in vulnerable populations, drawing on the theoretical background of Theatre for Development and Theatre for, or by, the Community. The literature review draws on examples of relevant application in regions such as Africa and Southeast Asia, where Theatre for Development and Theatre for Community are used by non-formal education providers and international organisations in health education and health crisis response. As a case study, the production of theatre events in the Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania, an initiative of Doctors Without Borders in 2015, is examined. This initiative promotes health education and social empowerment of refugees, highlighting the power of theatre as a tool to address health challenges and strengthen social cohesion. The study uses literature review and case study utilizing sources from journals, books, online resources, press articles and information from international organizations. The findings highlight the transformative power of theatre for social change and health improvement, suggesting its wider adoption in different cultural and geographical contexts
Social stigma and cultural beliefs associated with cleft lip and/or palate: parental perceptions of their experience in Kenya
No full textThis is dataset for a study titled Social stigma and cultural beliefs associated with cleft lip and/or palate: parental perceptions of their experience in Kenya
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Stephen Gichuhi Kimotho1
and
Fiona Nduta Macharia
How Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things will Transform Energy and Utility management Architectures
No full textStrategies for developing sustainable competitive advantage at Siginon freight ltd, Kenya
No full textThis study investigated development of sustainable competitive advantage at the Siginon
Freight Limited, Kenya. The aim of every organization in the market is to outsmart the
competition leading to development of competitive advantage. Competitive Advantage
was considered as the prolonged benefit of implementing some unique combination of
internal capabilities and external advantages that differentiated between competitive and
non-competitive industry players. The general objective of the study was to establish the
development of sustainable competitive advantage. To achieve the main objective, a
content analysis of major documents at the company concerning strategic planning was
reviewed. Interviews from key Siginon staff were carried out to get an in-depth view of
the strategies used to develop competitive advantage at the company. In its findings,
competitive pricing, human resource management, service reliability, safety and security,
differentiation, image building coupled with a strong resource base and IT management
was identified. The study could be of great significant interest to the corporate world in
Kenya and may have generated new information that could be used for policy
formulation by the various players on the logistics market. Clearly, the study points
towards enabling strategists to develop sources of competitive advantage that are
manageable in order to steer logistics companies carefully into future success. The
research also advanced the work of previous scholars and academicians. In particular it
gave a supporting point to the competitive strategies and sustainability of competitive
advantage. Based on the research findings the study concluded that organizational
learning and management of information technology formed the main source of
sustainable competitive advantage at Siginon Freight Limited, Kenya.University of Nairob
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Biological Applications of a Strongly Luminescent Platinum (II) Complex in Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging and Hypoxia Imaging in Caenorhabditis elegans
No full textPhosphorescent transition metal complexes make up an important group of compounds that continues to attract intense research owing to their intrinsic bioimaging applications that arise from bright emissions, relatively long excited state lifetimes, and large stokes shifts. Now for biomaging assay a model organism is required which must meet certain criteria for practical applications. The organism needs to be small, with a high turn-over of progeny (high fecundity), a short lifecycle, and low maintenance and assay costs. Our model organism C. elegans met all the criteria. The ideal phosphor has low toxicity in the model organism. In this work the strongly phosphorescent platinum (II) pyrophosphito-complex was tested for biological applications as a potential in vivo hypoxia sensor. The suitability of the phosphor was derived from its water solubility, bright phosphorescence at room temperature, and long excited state lifetime (~ 10 µs). The applications branched off to include testing of C. elegans survival when treated with the phosphor, which included lifespan and fecundity assays, toxicity assays including the determination of the LC50, and recovery after paraquat poisoning. Quenching experiments were performed using some well knows oxygen derivatives, and the quenching mechanisms were derived from Stern-Volmer plots. Reaction stoichiometries were derived from Job plots, while percent scavenging (or antioxidant) activities were determined graphically. The high photochemical reactivity of the complex was clearly manifested in these reactions
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