A Study of Shelters for Street Children from an Organizational ...
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
I extend my sincere gratitude to all who contributed gracefully <strong>an</strong>d made the completion <strong>of</strong><br />
this work possible, particularly the under-mentioned:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Charles Crothers who admitted me <strong>an</strong>d undertook the role <strong>of</strong> my supervisor. He later<br />
recommended that Or. Vasintha Veer<strong>an</strong>, be my co-supervisor. After Pr<strong>of</strong>. Crothers left the<br />
University, Dr. Veer<strong>an</strong> continued with the supervision role until leaving the University.<br />
Both gave me support, advice, encouragement <strong>an</strong>d constructive criticism. Pr<strong>of</strong>. Gerhard<br />
Mare head <strong>of</strong> the Sociology Department, together with Mr Ge<strong>of</strong>f Waters, kindly agreed to<br />
play the role <strong>of</strong> supervisor till I successfully submit the dissertation.<br />
The m<strong>an</strong>ager <strong>of</strong> the shelter where I did a pilot study, <strong>an</strong>d all the m<strong>an</strong>agers or directors,<br />
staff, children <strong>of</strong> the four shelters. Without their participation in the focus group interviews<br />
the whole endeavour would have not been possible. Their support was <strong>of</strong> great value <strong>an</strong>d<br />
remains appreciated.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Anshu Padayachee <strong>an</strong>d Jenny Holl<strong>an</strong>der <strong>of</strong> SANPAD are th<strong>an</strong>ked <strong>for</strong> supporting my<br />
project proposal which I look <strong>for</strong>ward to starting soon, coupled with facilitating my taking<br />
part in several Research Capacity Initiative workshops. The insight <strong>an</strong>d knowledge gained<br />
has gone a long way towards improving the end product <strong>of</strong> the dissertation. The family <strong>of</strong><br />
Joe Mazibuko, particularly Siphumelele, became good <strong>an</strong>d reliable friends. They<br />
welcomed me into their home <strong>an</strong>d exposed me to some aspects <strong>of</strong> Zulu traditional culture.<br />
The staff <strong>of</strong> E.G. Malherbe Library, particularly in the issue desk, the short lo<strong>an</strong> <strong>an</strong>d the<br />
inter-library section, <strong>for</strong> their valuable assist<strong>an</strong>ce. Mrs Catherine Dubbeld helped with<br />
pro<strong>of</strong> reading the dissertation.<br />
Last <strong>of</strong> all but not the least my family in Kenya <strong>for</strong> their unfaltering support <strong>an</strong>d prayers.<br />
Th<strong>an</strong>k You!<br />
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