The Influence of Fund Management "Small Grant” Program by Ngo-Kff Towards Community Empowerment and Community Welfare (Study of the Hera Village Community, Cristo-Rei Sub District, Dili District)

Abstract

This research aims to analyze and explain the influence of the Fund Management Small Grant Program by NGO KFF on Community Empowerment and community welfare of the Hera Village community. The population in this research was 4,135 people. The sampling technique is by using a purposive sampling method with a sample size of 90 respondents who have criteria such as aged 17 years or over, able to read and write, and having access to the fund. The data collection method uses a questionnaire. Data analysis used simple linear regression analysis with the SPSS program version 2.0. The research results show that; 1) the fund management variable has a positive and significant effect on community empowerment and 2) fund management has a positive and significant effect on community welfare.