The impact of Thaba-Bosiu Centre alternative livelihoods programme on alcohol problems: a case study of Ha Mothae

Abstract

This paper is based on a study that was conducted in March 2009 aimed at assessing the impact of alternative livelihoods programme on the social and economic lives of Ha Mothae residents. A case study approach was used and a purposeful sampling technique was used in selecting respondents, while data were analyzed qualitatively. The findings indicated that the programme has benefited most of the respondents despite the problems they encountered at its implementation stage. Also that it has had relative impact on the social and economic lives of the recipients. Therefore, it is recommended that the programme should be introduced and implemented in other parts of the country to reduce the problem of alcohol dependence, and that it should be government funded.

Key Words: Alcohol dependence, alcohol problems, alternative livelihoods, case study