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Summary of Study Disadvantaged Groups in conflict affected areas in Kilinochchi District

S.Thanigaseelan (S.T.Seelan)

Contents 1. Programme Agenda2. Problemms and causes of study3. Objective of the study4. Out put and outcome of study3. Details of Disadvantage Groups4.Who is the Disadvantage Groups5. Why we need to focus on them6. Research Analyze

Problemms and Causes of Study

Main Objective : To explore and evaluate existing situation of disadvantaged groups in Kilinochchi district in post conflict scenarioObjective of the Study

OutputsTo identify urgent needs & the solutions with integration of many sectors (Infrastructure, Education & Training, Agriculture, Health, self employment & etc.)To recommend programmes to the government to develop policies for the benefit of disadvantaged groupsOutcome: The outcome will be promoting Employability and employable Skills Such as Entrepreneur development orphaned, Single parents, Widowed, Women Headed and Mentally and Physically Disabled Household in Killinochchi.

Output and outcome of our study

Details of disadvantage Groups( Widows, Widowers, Parentless children and separated families in Kilinochchi District

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The "disadvantaged" is a related term for individuals or groups of people who:

Face special problems such as physical or mental disabilityLackmoney/ unemployment or economic supportAre politically insufficient power Lack of social support & social exclusionHave limited access to natural resources and economic opportunities.

Who is disadvantaged group??

Marginalized from mainstream education

Marginalized from skills development

Marginalized from receiving public sectors services

Marginalized from employment opportunities

Improve the quality of life by addressing these problems faced by themWhy we need to focus on them?

Addressed main four sectors to be considered

Employment

Are you employed?

Biggest challenge when finding employmentFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidLack of employment opportunities42632.352.252.2Lack of natural resources that fit skills19314.723.775.9Family burdens755.79.285.0Lack of transportation443.35.490.4Lack of skills/job training443.35.495.8Disability211.62.698.4Availability of child care7.5.999.3Discrimination(Gender/race)6.5.7100.0Total81662.0100.0MissingSystem50138.0Total1317100.0

What biggest challenge do you face in finding employment?

Thoughts of available employmentsFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidYou are under qualified for them43933.341.941.9They do not offer enough income23718.022.664.5They are not high quality(stable,challenging,provide work autonomy)15912.115.279.7They do not represent your interests1309.912.492.1You are overqualified for them836.37.9100.0Total104879.6100.0MissingSystem26920.4Total1317100.0

What are your thoughts of the available employment in your community?

Most preferred employment optionFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidSelf-employment/ Entrepreneur104379.286.086.0No employment654.95.491.3Work for the government644.95.396.6Work for a private company413.13.4100.0Total121392.1100.0MissingSystem1047.9Total1317100.0

What is your most preferred employment option?

Opportunity to be self employedFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidYes80060.764.964.9No43332.935.1100.0Total123393.6100.0MissingSystem846.4Total1317100.0

Do you have any opportunity to be self employed?

Current job satisfactionFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidNot satisfied45734.743.543.5Neutral25119.123.967.4Somewhat satisfied20015.219.086.4Not satisfied at all13710.413.099.4Extremely satisfied6.5.6100.0Total105179.8100.0MissingSystem26620.2Total1317100.0

What is your current job satisfaction?

Family members were self employedFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidNo88967.576.176.1Yes27921.223.9100.0Total116888.7100.0MissingSystem14911.3Total1317100.0

Are any of your family members self-employed?

Like to follow vocational trainingFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidNo15611.876.876.8Yes473.623.2100.0Total20315.4100.0MissingSystem111484.6Total1317100.0

Do you like to follow vocational training?

Vocational training

Vocational training (in between age 15-29)FrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidNo75457.385.985.9Yes1249.414.1100.0Total87866.7100.0MissingSystem43933.3Total1317100.0

Did you or any of your family members in the age between 15 and 29 receive vocational training?

Learn about trainingFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidFriend513.933.333.3Government Official473.630.764.1School241.815.779.7Family161.210.590.2Radio advertisement6.53.994.1Newspaper5.43.397.4TV advertisement4.32.6100.0Total15311.6100.0MissingSystem116488.4Total1317100.0

How did you learn about this training?

Understandability Deeds and most Legal documentsFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidYes83663.573.773.7No29822.626.3100.0Total113486.1100.0MissingSystem18313.9Total1317100.0

Receiving public Services

Are your deeds and most legal documents in a language you can understand?

Obtain any loans from bank/Financial institution/neighbors/friendsFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidNo88667.371.271.2Yes35927.328.8100.0Total124594.5100.0MissingSystem725.5Total1317100.0

Did you/or your family members obtain any loans from bank/ Financial Institution/ neighbors/ friends?

Financial assistance or help from the government or any other institutionFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidYes89768.171.471.4No36027.328.6100.0Total125795.4100.0MissingSystem604.6Total1317100.0

Do you get any financial assistance or help from the government or any other institution?

Government services while requesting necessary subsidiesFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidSomewhat51739.340.640.6Neutral47836.337.578.1Very helpful18213.814.392.4Not helpful886.76.999.3No at all9.7.7100.0Total127496.7100.0MissingSystem433.3Total1317100.0

How helpful are the government services while requesting necessary subsidies?

Government services when requesting documentsFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidSomewhat52840.141.341.3Very helpful35326.827.669.0Neutral34326.026.995.8Not helpful523.94.199.9No at all1.1.1100.0Total127797.0100.0MissingSystem403.0Total1317100.0

How helpful were government services when requesting documents such as birth certificates and national IDs from the government?

Receiving services from hospitals, police and DS officesFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidSomewhat60746.147.547.5Very helpful35827.228.075.5Neutral27120.621.296.7Not helpful413.13.299.9Made problem worse1.1.1100.0Total127897.0100.0MissingSystem393.0Total1317100.0

How are your experiences in receiving services from hospitals, police and DS offices?

School dropout among your childrenFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidNo67050.982.882.8Yes13910.617.2100.0Total80961.4100.0MissingSystem50838.6Total1317100.0

Are there any school dropouts among your children?

Education & Health

Depressive Feeling

I felt depressed

Felt depressedFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidRarely or none32.42.92.9Some or a little5443.252.955.9Occasionally3427.233.389.2Most or all118.810.8100.0Total10281.6100.0MissingSystem2318.4Total125100.0

Type of toilet available for the use of members in the house holdType of toilets available for the use of members in house holdFrequencyPercentValid PercentCumulative PercentValidWater sealed7257.659.559.5No toilet facilities2620.821.581.0Other2016.016.597.5Bucket32.42.5100.0Total12196.8100.0MissingSystem43.2Total125100.0

We Recommend the Following Problems to be addressed in these Four Categories

EmploymentTrainingHealthGovernment Business loans needed, collateral issueNeed reliable transportNo adequate drinking waterLanguage useEquipment needed (nets)Need free transportNo sufficient doctorsNo permanent GNsLivestock needed (cattle)More training locationsNo health workersGN vacanciesLack of electricity, transportWrong training in placesNutrition deficienciesClerical vacancies Work wage loss w/coursesTrainings not practicalFamily planning Need buses, standsNo irrigation waterPart time training needUnregistered marriagesOfficials corruptHigh output, low demandShort term training needNo doctorsAttitude ChangeDo not know to value addLearning while earning methodsNo health workersSustained help to developDevelop suitable training and information materialNo security for business Not aware about jobsCommunication barriersNeed to hire local labour

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