Empowerment Experiences of Kenyan Mothers living in Finland
Ndungu, Lucy (2010)
Ndungu, Lucy
Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201003195799
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201003195799
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ABSTRACT
Ndungu Lucy. Empowerment experiences of Kenyan mothers living in Finland. Järvenpää, Spring 2010, 41 p., 2 appendices.
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Diak South, Järvenpää Unit, Degree programme in Social Services. (UAS)
The research was carried out in Helsinki area in Finland and it is based on Kenyan mothers' experiences. The aim of the study is to gain from opportunities Kenyan mothers attain in Finland, as empowerment tools to change Kenyans living standards in future. The study focuses on empowerment achieved dimensions in health, politics education and economy.
The research was carried out by using qualitative method. Interviews of Kenyan mothers living in Finland were conducted in Helsinki Finland. The material was recorded and analysed with tables and narrative methodology. Empowerment theory was used as a tool to focus on process for change.
The result showed that experiences on different professional skills in Finland are powerful tools to empower Kenyans' living standards. Empowerment supports the families through better education. The result showed that professional Kenyan mothers would empower Kenya with new skills to rebuild the government, families and support economy in the future.
In conclusion, 90% of the respondents indicated that empowerment in Finland is supported by gender equality. Hence, Kenyan mothers through community development programmes will change Kenyan living standards. This indicates that empowerment of mothers is required to change the quality of life in the society. The result shows that Kenyan mothers' living in Finland are potential in community development.
Key words: empowerment, motherhood, change, qualitative
Ndungu Lucy. Empowerment experiences of Kenyan mothers living in Finland. Järvenpää, Spring 2010, 41 p., 2 appendices.
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Diak South, Järvenpää Unit, Degree programme in Social Services. (UAS)
The research was carried out in Helsinki area in Finland and it is based on Kenyan mothers' experiences. The aim of the study is to gain from opportunities Kenyan mothers attain in Finland, as empowerment tools to change Kenyans living standards in future. The study focuses on empowerment achieved dimensions in health, politics education and economy.
The research was carried out by using qualitative method. Interviews of Kenyan mothers living in Finland were conducted in Helsinki Finland. The material was recorded and analysed with tables and narrative methodology. Empowerment theory was used as a tool to focus on process for change.
The result showed that experiences on different professional skills in Finland are powerful tools to empower Kenyans' living standards. Empowerment supports the families through better education. The result showed that professional Kenyan mothers would empower Kenya with new skills to rebuild the government, families and support economy in the future.
In conclusion, 90% of the respondents indicated that empowerment in Finland is supported by gender equality. Hence, Kenyan mothers through community development programmes will change Kenyan living standards. This indicates that empowerment of mothers is required to change the quality of life in the society. The result shows that Kenyan mothers' living in Finland are potential in community development.
Key words: empowerment, motherhood, change, qualitative