Poverty challenges in education context: a case study of transformation of the mindset of a non-governmental organization

Abstract

This study attempts to explore poverty challenges in education context faced by a non-governmental organization (NGO) responsible in carrying out its corporate social responsibility to the community. Research questions of this study are to explore the meaning of poverty based on the NGO definition; identify the efforts created for the community and the impact from those efforts. This study was carried out using case study. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling that involves only three respondents who works for the selected organization. The data collection techniques used in this study is semi-structured interviews, document analysis, observation and reflection notes. The study found that the cause of poverty is closely linked to economic factors and mindset poverty. With regards to efforts carried out by the NGO, the study found that the impact on the target group is quite satisfactory. Efforts undertaken by the organization has helped a number of poor students from the trap and vicious circle of poverty. Continuous efforts by NGO in this study can serve as a guide for future studies in addressing mindset poverty issue in this country. (C) 2016 The Authors. Published by IASE.