Evaluating MWEDO and TEMBO Intervention Projects to Mitigate Girls' Dropout in Secondary Schools within Pastoralist Communities: A Case Study of Arusha Region, Tanzania
Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · pp. 383–397 · Published 21 Dec 2024
10.9734/arjass/2024/v22i12621Abstract
This study evaluated the MWEDO and TEMBO intervention projects aimed at reducing girls’ dropout rates in pastoralist communities within Arusha and Longido District Councils, Tanzania. Using a cross-sectional research design with a qualitative focus and some quantitative elements, the study sampled 56 respondents through purposive and random techniques. Data collection involved questionnaires, teacher interviews, and reviews of student enrolment records, analysed qualitatively through descriptive patterns and quantitatively using SPSS version 20.0. Findings revealed that marriage and pregnancies are significant barriers to girls' secondary education worsened by harmful traditions and customs. The study recommended strict government actions to protect the rights of female students, eradicate harmful practices, prioritize pastoralist communities in poverty alleviation and education strategies, and take legal measures against individuals continuing early marriages and sexual exploitation. These interventions are critical for ensuring equitable access to education for girls in pastoralist areas.
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