ASSESSMENT OF SOCIOECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDERN: THE CASE OF BOCHE BORE KEBELE IN JIMMA TOWN

Abstract

This study was conducted in Jimma town Boche Bore kebele administration. The general objective of the study was to identify and assess the socioeconomic problem of Orphan and Vulnerable children (OVC) in Boche Bore Kebele of Jimma town. This study used both qualitative and quantitative approach. Data was collected from sample size of 40 Orphan vulnerable children (OVC) by using systematic random sampling technique and interviewed by a questionnaire. Both primary and secondary data were collected and investigated in detail The collected data were processed and analyzed using editing and coding. The analyzed data were interpreted in the form of percent, table and charts and discussed; Summary and conclusion was provided. Finally, the better supposed the identified conclusion and recommendation was given on each problem identified.