Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)
Early Childhood Development Programmes in Nairobi's Eastleigh: An African Perspective on Orphaned Children Welfare
Kibunjii Kimutai, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Mwangi Mutua, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Wambugu Ochieng, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
Odhiambo Mativo, Moi University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18818724
Published: March 4, 2005
Abstract
Early childhood development (ECD) programmes are crucial for the holistic growth of children, especially those orphaned by AIDS in Nairobi's Eastleigh. The study employed a qualitative approach involving interviews with parents, caregivers, and programme administrators to understand the impact on child development and family welfare. The findings suggest that targeted ECD programmes can mitigate the adverse effects of orphanhood on child development and family welfare. Further research should focus on scaling up these successful models and incorporating more gender-sensitive interventions to address unique challenges faced by female-headed households.
How to Cite
Kibunjii Kimutai, Mwangi Mutua, Wambugu Ochieng, Odhiambo Mativo (2005). Early Childhood Development Programmes in Nairobi's Eastleigh: An African Perspective on Orphaned Children Welfare. African Sociology of Aging (Sociology focus), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18818724
Keywords
African geographyEast African studiesqualitative methodologychild development theoriessocial work practicesorphaned children supportcommunity-based interventions