EFFECTS OF SECONDARY EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (SEQUIP) TOWARDS GIRLS AFFECTED BY EARLY PREGNANCIES IN THE COASTAL REGION

Rehema Songambele

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The study was about the Effects of the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQUIP) towards girls victimised by early pregnancies in the Coastal Region. The research used a qualitative approach with a cross-sectional research design. This study employed a purposive sampling technique to gather the required information. Research populations were the Regional Residence Tutor, teachers, students and community members who were interviewed individually and in focus group discussions. Data were analysed thematically. The researcher found that establishment of SEQUIP brought different effects such as fulfilling education dream by giving an access to education for girls who victimised by early pregnancy, creating and developing potential people in society, SEQUIP also play a role as a source of income and employment for teachers, reducing the poverty and ignorance as well as helps to improve formal education. It is recommended that the Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project (SEQUIP) be obligatory at the primary level. This will help all victims to fulfil their education needs, because not all girls get pregnant willingly. Moreover, the government should not rely solely on donors; instead, it is essential to invest in the project by improving infrastructure, hiring permanent teachers, and raising awareness within the community.

 

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secondary education, quality improvement project, girls, pregnancies

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