Abstract: This study investigates the impact of NGO interventions, particularly those by the African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE), on the socio-economic development of youths in Rwanda. The primary objective is to assess how these interventions contribute to youth development through three specific areas: educational programs, financial empowerment, and vocational training. Employing a descriptive research design, the study targeted a population of 192 beneficiaries and AEE staff, from which a sample of 130 participants was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected through a combination of questionnaires and interviews, designed to gather both quantitative and qualitative insights. The reliability of the data collection tools was verified using Cronbach’s alpha, and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. Findings revealed that AEE’s educational interventions had a significant positive effect on socio-economic development, with an overall mean score of 4.438, indicating strong agreement among respondents. The relationship between these educational programs and youth development was statistically significant (r = 0.883). Financial empowerment interventions also showed significant influence, with a mean score of 4.333 and a relationship coefficient of 0.928. Vocational training programs, with a mean score of 4.272, similarly demonstrated a strong positive relationship (r = 0.940). The study concludes that NGO interventions play a crucial role in fostering socio-economic development among Rwandan youth. Recommendations include expanding AEE’s programs nationwide to enhance their impact and align with Rwanda's sustainable development goals. Additionally, the researcher suggests further studies to explore the effects of digital literacy and technology-based training on employability and to investigate barriers preventing marginalized groups from accessing these interventions, thereby promoting greater inclusivity in socio-economic development efforts.
Keywords: AEE: African Evangelistic Enterprise, NGOs: Non-Governmental Organizations, NISR: National Institute Statistics of Rwanda, SDG: Sustainable Development Goals, COVID 19: Coronavirus Disease 2019, AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, MINECOFIN: Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in Rwanda, RPHC: Rwanda Population and Housing Census.
Title: NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS INTERVENTIONS ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTHS IN RWANDA, CASE OF AFRICAN EVANGELISTIC ENTERPRISE IN RWANDA
Author: Etienne Ndindiriyimana, Dr. Joyce Kirabo, Mr. Michael Waweru
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 12, Issue 4, October 2024 - December 2024
Page No: 163-173
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 01-November-2024
