POVERTY AND SCHOOL DROP OUT IN ABER SUB-COUNTY OYAM DISTRICT, UGANDA

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the causers of poveily and school drop out of students

selected in schools in Aber Sub-county, Oyarn District, Uganda. The specific objectives of the

study were to find out the cause of school dropout, to find out the impact of poverty on school

dropout and establish solutions to the school dropout problem in Aber Sub-county, Oyarn District,

Uganda. The methods used for data collection was interviews for the parents and questionnaires

for teachers and students involved in the study The findings were presented and interpreted in

relation to the study objectives and research questions, while linking to the existing literature,

results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Basing on the findings. It

was observed that poverty affected and caused school drop outs negatively. In chapter Aber Sub

county, Oyam five development of solutions to the problems, effects and causes of drop out. The

findings suggested some recommendations on areas of providing free education for all students,

bursaries and also dealing with parents who force their children in early marriage.