Part Two METHODOLOGY AND DESIGN ISSUES

			2.1. METHODOLOGIES AND DESIGN
			The study is mainly qualitative-descriptive in nature with some few quantitative descriptive statistics. The main objective is to provide a descriptive view of the project in terms of nature of services provided, target group, extent of community participation and support thereof, achievements and constraints.

			2.2. DATA COLLECTION METHODOLOGY
			Various methods of data collection were used so as to gather all relevant data needed in order to provide a comprehensive description of the project. The following methods were utilised: Data collection in the field was done on 18 - 19 April 2001. Four qualified persons did this. In order to insure that the necessary data is collected a questionnaire was used to guide the interviews. Secondary data was reviewed which consisted mainly of the project reports. Refer to Appendix ----- for list of documents consulted. The main method of data collection was done through Rapid Rural Appraisal with a participatory element incorporated. This was accomplished by means of key informant interviews with Project Staff, Volunteers, Local Leadership and beneficiaries of the project. See Appendix ----- for people interviewed. Observations and home visits to the sick and orphans was done during field visits. In order to take a cursory view on the Sustainable Livelihoods of the area Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) approach was applied when conducting focus groups so as to collect information on ranking of needs; the Clock in order to see how their day is spent; seasonality issues and wealth ranking which is useful in defining poverty and wealth through the eyes of the community.