Social Protection – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education

Effectiveness of Direct Support under the Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme on Enhancing Community Livelihoods. A Case Study of Nyarugenge District, Rwanda

By JRIIE | June 17, 2026

Tuyiringire Leonce & Nzabamwita JonasUniversity of Lay Adventists of KigaliEmail: leotuyiringire@gmail.com Abstract: Cash transfer programmes have become central instruments of social protection because they help poor and labour-constrained households smooth consumption, protect human capital, and reduce harmful coping strategies. In Rwanda, the Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP) provides Direct Support to extremely poor households unable…

Community Participation in Targeting Elderly Beneficiaries of Cash Transfer Programmes in Konoin Sub-County, Kenya

By JRIIE | January 5, 2026

Sheila Sempeyo, Peter Gutwa Oino & Anne ChepkiruiSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii UniversityEmail: sheilasempeyo@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the role of community participation in the identification and targeting of elderly beneficiaries under the Older Persons Cash Transfer (OPCT) programme in Konoin Sub-County, Bomet County, Kenya. Guided by Participatory…

Gender-responsive Social Safety Nets during Covid-19 Pandemic

By JRIIE | December 11, 2021

Violet Nekesa SimiyuThe Catholic University of Eastern Africanekesaviolet2013@gmail.com Abstract: Throughout the life cycle, people have specific gender needs which require consideration during times of crisis. Such gendered needs exist regardless of whether people are affected directly or indirectly by Social distancing and isolation caused by COVID 19 pandemic. Reproductive-age girls and women are more likely…