Socio-economic Reintegration of Gender Based Violence Survivors and Peacebuilding in Walungu Territory In South-kivu Of Democratic Republic Of Congo

ABSTRACT This thesis is entitled “Soclo-economic Reintegration of Gender Based Violence Survivors and Peacebuilding in Walungu territory in south-kivu of Democratic Republic of Congo”. The study was carried out based on four specific objectives: to determine the socio-economic reintegration activities of GBV survivors which contribute to the Peacebuilding process in Walungu territory among the Rega and the Shi ethnic group victims of the war violence. The researcher looked at f actors affecting the socio economic reintegration of women and girl survivors into society in Walungu territory. And he tried to establish the challenges in the implementation of the process of socio economic reintegration of GBV survivors in Walungu territory. And at the end he tested the knowledge of GBV and Peacebuilding among women and girls in Walungu Territory. The researcher adopted a descriptive research design. The target population comprised of 320 respondents from the selected NGOs and associations. The researcher used the ANOVA method of sampling based on the available data found at Panzi hospital and the Malteser monthly statistics findings of Gender based violence in the South-Kivu to get the sample size. The primary data collection was done by the use of questionnaires, focus group discussion and in depth interview. And the secondary data were found through documentation. The collected data was coded and analyzed using relevant Statistical computer packages. Thereafter, basing on the coded and analyzed data, conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made thereof.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PreHmhiar~es

DECLARATION (A)

DECLARATION (B) ii

APPROVAL SHEET iii

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT v

ABSTRACT vi

LIST OF TABLES xi

LIST OF FIGURES xii

ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS xiii

Chapter Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of the Study 4

Research Objectives 4

Research Questions 5

Hypothesis 5

VII

Scope 6

Significance of the Study 6

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts/Authors 10

Socio-economic reintegration 9

Gender based violence 10

Gender based violence survivor 13

Peacebuilding 14

Theoretical Perspectives 14

Feminist theory 15

Human capital theory 17

Transformation theory 18

Related Studies 19

Three METHODOLOGY 24

Introduction 24

Research Design 24

Research Population 25

VI I I

Sample Size 25

Sampling Procedure 25

Research Instrument 26

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 27

Data Gathering Procedures 27

Data Analysis 28

Ethical Considerations 29

Limitations of the Study 29

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA 30

Introduction 30

Activities of socio-economic reintegration for SGBV 37

Factors affecting reintegration of SGBV 38

Challenges of reintegration of GBV 39

Knowledge Assessment on gender Based Violence and

Peace-building 40

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 41

Summary of Findings 41

Conclusions 44

Recommendations 48

REFERENCES 52

APPENDICES 55

Appendix I - Introductory Letter 55

Appendix II- Letter from the Field 56

Appendix m Transmittal Letter for the respondents 57

Appendix IV -Informed Consent 58

RESEARCHER CURRICULUM VffAE 67