How can NGO interventions break the poverty trap? Evidence from at-risk youths in the Philippines. Issue 5 (4th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hirai, Hanayo; Hiyane, Akira
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 32:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 610
• Page End: 623
• Publication Date: 2022-07-04
• Subjects: Aid – capacity development -- civil society – NGOs -- gender and diversity – youth -- labour and livelihoods – poverty reduction -- methods -- social sector; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2020.1863337
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article identifies factors of NGO interventions that enable an escape from the poverty trap, through in-depth analysis of the life courses of at-risk youths engaged with an NGO in the Philippines slums. Applying the Trajectory Equifinality Model for interview analysis, the study found the following crucial factors: a mentor role based on continuous support between youths and NGO staff; comprehensive intervention for children, family, and community focusing on children's career and life planning; peer educators; and transitional work opportunities. The findings demonstrate lessons for the development community in policy formulation and the implementation of programmes to effectively tackle child poverty.