Assessment of women's participation in community Based projects in upper manza water and sanitation Project in Tala Division, Kangundo District
Abstract
This study sought to assess the participation of women in community based projects.
The major focus was on participation of women in Upper Manza Water and Sanitation
Project. The' study used purposive sampling to select key project officials and local
leaders. Other participants were selected through stratified random sampling to give
primary data with the qualitative data analyzed using Microsoft word editor. This data
was also collated and organized according to the study objectives.
Evidence from this study showed that women in Upper Manza Water and Sanitation
Project have not fully taken their numerical advantage to assert their contributions in
running the project. This is despite they being the main beneficiaries of improved
water management in the community; their substantial contributions are largely hidden
behind social norms regarding gender roles and relations.
It is, therefore, recommended that women's empowerment must be the concern of both
women and men and the degree to which a project is defined as potentially
empowering women is shown by the extent to which it addresses women's practical
and immediate needs.