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Submission Number: 46
Submission ID: 799
Submission UUID: cc3eb6ee-6550-4b2d-b7da-5e3d9ee942a8
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Fri, 04/18/2025 - 13:08
Completed: Fri, 04/18/2025 - 14:02
Changed: Sun, 08/03/2025 - 13:11
Remote IP address: 197.79.21.6
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Nkoebele |
| Firstname | Nthatisi |
| nnkoebele31@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 0780902954 |
| Institution | University of the witwatersrand |
| Biosketch | Nthatisi Nkoebele is a Masters student in Social Development with over seven years of professional experience in higher education and learning across private and public institutions. She holds a BSc in Physiology and Psychology, BA in Social Work, and a BA Honours in Psychology from the University of Cape Town. Originally from Qwa-Qwa in the Eastern Free State, Nthatisi has led and facilitated numerous engagements within the Community Development sector, particularly with the Department of Social Development in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. She aspires to contribute meaningfully to impactful and sustainable initiatives in higher education and rural communities. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | Yes |
| Title | Dr. |
| Lastname | Muleya |
| Firstname | Emmison |
| emmi.muleya@wits.ac.za | |
| Mobile | 011 717 4480 |
| Institution | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Biosketch | Dr Emmi Muleya is a Lecturer in Social Work with research interests in Social Development, Social Policy, Social Protection and Developmental Social Work. He currently coordinates Master of Social Work (School Social Work) and Field Instruction programmes. He is also an experienced Social Work Policy and social development practitioner and has experience in NPO management, program facilitation, monitoring and evaluation. He also has an insightful understanding of the political economy of social development, gained through experience in direct social work practice, research and teaching. Has expertise in facilitating, assessing and moderating outcomes-based learning and monitoring and evaluation. |
| Is there a Third Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Beyond the Rhetoric: Assessing the Impact of NGO-Led Poverty Eradication Initiatives in the Qwaqwa Region of the Eastern Free State |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.2 Research and practice strategies pertaining to health, mental health and wellbeing including poverty eradication, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | This study sought to explore the role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in poverty eradication in Qwa-Qwa, located in the Eastern Free State. A qualitative research approach was employed, utilising a case study design and purposive sampling techniques to select participants. The sample comprised thirteen individuals, including nine from three NGOs, three from the Department of Social Development, and one Local Economic Development manager. Data were collected through one-on-one interviews guided by an interview framework. Thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke's (2006) six-step framework and undergirded by the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach which is holistic and helps in understanding livelihoods, particularly those of people in rural areas and was applied to interpret the data. The findings underscored that NGOs play a crucial role in eradicating poverty in Qwa-Qwa through their respective strategies. However, NGOs faced several challenges that hindered their effectiveness in addressing poverty issues in the region. These challenges included insufficient funding, lack of stakeholder support, a shortage of volunteers, community disengagement, and corruption. It is essential to support NGOs in rural areas by providing the necessary resources through multi-stakeholder collaborations to alleviate poverty effectively. This study concluded that NGOs, the government, and private partners must adopt intentional and pragmatic approaches to poverty eradication and be equipped with the necessary skills to tackle complex poverty challenges. Finally, NGOs must be recognised as catalysts for poverty eradication efforts in rural communities, and all initiatives should be supported. Keywords: Non-Governmental Organizations; poverty eradication; rural development; stakeholder collaborations; community development. |
| Title | Mr |
| Firstname | Jean-Paul |
| Lastname | Pophaim |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Samkelo |
| Lastname | Bala |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |