Basic human needs of orphans and other vulnerable children and fulfilment in Windhoek
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Date
2005
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University of Namibia
Abstract
This study was undertaken to determine whether the needs in the care and support of orphans and other vulnerable children in Windhoek are met and fulfilled. The main objectives of the study were to identify the basic needs of orphans and other vulnerable children, to determine the specific social support that is needed in the care of orphans and other vulnerable children, and to make recommendations regarding the needs in the care and support of orphans and other vulnerable children. The study is based used the theoretical framework of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs that explains deficiency needs and growth needs. Maslow explained that the individual is ready to act upon the growth needs if the deficiency needs have already been met. The author is answering this research question: What are the basic human needs of orphans and other vulnerable children and the fulfillment thereof in Windhoek? A quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study was conducted to obtain information regarding the basic needs in the care and support of orphans and other vulnerable children. The technique through which data were gathered was the structured interview instrument. The study was conducted at Catholic AIDS Action Centre in Windhoek. On analyzing the data provided by the participants, the study concluded that the needs in the care and support of orphans and other vulnerable children are only partially fulfilled. The results of the study showed that orphans and other vulnerable children come from all sections of society, and their needs surpass what those responsible provide and are able to offer. Based on the above findings, the study recommends that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Human Needs be used as a guide to meet the needs in the care and support of orphans and other vulnerable children in Windhoek. In other words, the study recommends that Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs must be considered when stakeholders design a plan to address the needs for the care and support of orphans and other vulnerable children in order to fulfill them properly.
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement of the Degree Master in Public Health
Keywords
Human needs, Orphans, Vulnerable children