The implementation of school feeding program : a case of Nyamuroro Primary School, Gokwe North District

The study focused on the implementation of the school feeding program recently introduced by the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to provide supplementary feeding to primary school children especially those in rural areas, who are worst affected by short...

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Main Author: Mashiri, Elizabeth
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Language:English
Published: Midlands State University 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4014
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description The study focused on the implementation of the school feeding program recently introduced by the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to provide supplementary feeding to primary school children especially those in rural areas, who are worst affected by shortage of food. Persistent drought over the years have left a lot of children being affected resulting in massive school dropouts drawing the attention of government and forcing it (government) to act. Government contribution was to the extent of providing maize for mealie meal leaving schools to work out mechanisms for provision of other ancillaries and the preparation of food. The objectives of this study were to determine the level of implementation of the school feeding program in schools, level of community contribution and participation in the program, an assessment of the level of hygiene maintained during implementation of the program and finally to assess level of environmental challenges arising from implementation of the program and mitigation measures put in place. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research were used in the study. A sample size of 46 respondents was used. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire from the sample selected using purposive sampling technique on the basis of previous experience of working together in some other projects. Data analysis was done and presented in the form of tables, bar charts and pie charts. The findings were that the community fully appreciated the government initiative of providing their children with food and showed this appreciation by participating fully in the program. The study showed that there was awareness of the need to uphold the highest standard of hygiene as well as an appreciation of the impact of implementation of the program on the environment. The research revealed that there was a need to educate the community on issues of hygiene and the environment. The research recommends further research to be undertaken on the mpact the program has had on attendance and performance of pupils in schools
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spelling ir-11408-40142022-06-27T13:49:05Z The implementation of school feeding program : a case of Nyamuroro Primary School, Gokwe North District Mashiri, Elizabeth implementation school feeding program The study focused on the implementation of the school feeding program recently introduced by the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to provide supplementary feeding to primary school children especially those in rural areas, who are worst affected by shortage of food. Persistent drought over the years have left a lot of children being affected resulting in massive school dropouts drawing the attention of government and forcing it (government) to act. Government contribution was to the extent of providing maize for mealie meal leaving schools to work out mechanisms for provision of other ancillaries and the preparation of food. The objectives of this study were to determine the level of implementation of the school feeding program in schools, level of community contribution and participation in the program, an assessment of the level of hygiene maintained during implementation of the program and finally to assess level of environmental challenges arising from implementation of the program and mitigation measures put in place. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research were used in the study. A sample size of 46 respondents was used. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire from the sample selected using purposive sampling technique on the basis of previous experience of working together in some other projects. Data analysis was done and presented in the form of tables, bar charts and pie charts. The findings were that the community fully appreciated the government initiative of providing their children with food and showed this appreciation by participating fully in the program. The study showed that there was awareness of the need to uphold the highest standard of hygiene as well as an appreciation of the impact of implementation of the program on the environment. The research revealed that there was a need to educate the community on issues of hygiene and the environment. The research recommends further research to be undertaken on the mpact the program has had on attendance and performance of pupils in schools 2020-12-11T11:43:24Z 2020-12-11T11:43:24Z 2017-11 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/11408/4014 en open Midlands State University
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