The Contribution of Adult Education for Community Based Organization: The Case of Bursa Woreda iddirs, SNNP Region

Abstract

The Purpose of this study was to explore the contribution of adult education for the community based organization in Bursa Woreda iddirs. To achieve the purpose; Mixed methods of research design were employed; both quantitative and qualitative data were gathered through questionnaire, interviews and focus group discussion. The iddirs were selected using simple random sampling and the iddirs members and iddirs leader were selected using table of sample size determination following Stratified sampling  and availability sampling techniques respectively. The questionnaires were distributed to 120 of respondents. All of the questionnaires 120 (100%) were correctly filled and returned. In addition, 5 of the iddirs member were interviewed. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics(percentage, frequency and mean). Qualitative data were analyzed using narrative and thematic description. The major findings revealed that since the introduction of adult education programs with an integrated manner the learners living condition of health care improved, the learners understanding about their rights and responsibilities within the society improved, the learners saving habits and income generation improved. the program develops the learner living together in peace and harmony, the program improved the learners participation in community affairs and their standards of living. the major challenges iddirs do not have capacity building/empowerment programmes and do not have any kind of social or economic empowerment, Therefore, to alleviate these problems, community leaders to ensure their popular participation in educational programme activities that are designed for them to improve their quality of life, strengthening the leaders’ knowledge and skills in developmental programmes especially when new innovation in education is made were suggested.

Keywords: Iddirs, Integrated, Adult education, community based organization

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-19-01

Publication date:July 31^st 2020