Social Innovation Approach In Addressing The Problem Of Orphan And Vulnerable Children (ovc)

In Ethiopia, one of the social problems that need immediate attention to be addressed with,rnconcerned development sectors and the society as a whole is, physiological, psychological andrnsocial problems of Orphan and Vulnerable Children. Even though, there are number ofrncharitable organizations those who are working on wellbeing of OVC in Ethiopia, there is a gaprnin holistic service provision in relation with solving the problem of OVC. Therefore, the aim ofrnthis study is to explore if social innovation approaches can address problem of OVCs. Arnqualitative research was conducted on selected five charitable organizations, to assess thernreason for not hit the problem of OVC. The supports being offered by the non-governmentalrnorganizations were insufficient, duplicated and limited to few children in terms of their coverage.rnThere are no coordinated and collaborative approaches utilized among charitable organizationrnto alleviate poverty. Consequently, a number of OVC are still in a difficult situation and seekrnimmediate attention. Thus, strengthening families’/caregivers economic capacity through incomerngenerating activities, social and emotional inclusive support programs, inter-organizationalrncoordination, mobilizing resources with in community, study on new approach and try to enforcernNGOs to operate new study based profit making approach for wellbeing of orphans andrnvulnerable children.

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