Income-generating Activities Research Articles

Doormat Production and Its Impact on Socio-Economic Status of the Producers: A Study on Doormat Producers in Sadar Upazila in Thakurgaon District, Bangladesh

The objective of this paper is to explore the ways of playing the role of Doormat production in the economic development of the producers as income generating role of Doormat production in the economic development of the producers as income generating role of Doormat production in the economic development of the producers as income-generating activities. To fill the objective, Doormat Producing in Thakurgaon district was production in Thakurgaon district was Thakurgaon district selected as respondents. Along with secondary sources like literature and reports related to the producers were analyzed. It is worth mentioning that producing a Doormat is an important livelihood option for the artisans in Bangladesh in the current times. Mostly, poor people in the rural areas involve themselves in two ways such as self-producer and worker areas involve themselves in two ways, such as self-producers, and worker areas involve themselves in two ways, such as self-producers the young generation who had age range was a major portion of the Doormat producers was the young generation who had age range was a major portion of the Doormat producers were the young generation who had an age range of 21-30 years. It is regretful that one-third of the respondents can sign only. About 92.5% of the Doormat producers got training from non-government organizations like ESDO. A major portion of them had 30 days of training on Doormat production. All of the producers used their income and profit to maintain family necessities. About one-third of the respondents took a loan from local loan providing organizations while a loan from local loan-providing organizations while loans from local loan-providing organizations, while40% of the Doormat producers was changed due to involving 40% of the Doormat producerany bank, and they did not save money either. The financial status of 40% of the Doormat producerthe upper level compared to before. A significant portion of the producers are involved in social activities like participation in social and religious occasions with family members and neighbors. Moreover, there were variations in profit in Doormat production between self-producers and Doormat workers. Precisely, the self-producer of Doormats got much more profit than Doormat workers.

Nästan jobb? Betydelser av kön, plats och tid i den liminala tillvaron som influencer

The feminine-coded work as an influencer has emerged as young women have transformed their personal life stories and self- representations on social media into digital businesses. Despite similarities with other forms of media production, the concept of work is vague, both in the public’s perception of what influencers do and for influencers themselves. It is challenging to differentiate between what is work and what is not, partly because influencers turn activities traditionally viewed as non-work, such as domestic chores, relationship building, and beauty care, into income-generating activities. As a result, the notion of work hours and workplace becomes unclear for influencers. Any location can become a workplace, and any time can become working hours. This article explores how influencers navigate the ambiguity of the concepts of work, work hours, and workplaces. Some view the fluidity of their work as an advantage, while others attempt to assert boundaries by orienting themselves towards traditionally male-coded workplaces, such as the office. Some seek support from institutionalized boundaries, such as children’s school hours, to delineate work, while others feel shame about doing “non-work” activities when their children are in daycare. Regardless of their orientation, influencers must reconcile themselves to the fact that their work cannot be limited to specific times and places. What they sell is the experience of intimacy and authenticity that is created by blurring the boundaries between public and private life.

SHG Play a Big Role in the Economic Empowerment of Women

Women make up half of India's 1.39 billion populations; however they are still denied access to resources such as economic activity, self-determination, education, and improved health. In Young India 1930, Mahatma Gandhi stated that there is a need to equip village women with access to economic activities in order to unlock their hidden potential and power, which they are now unaware of. Women can contribute to home finances but are unable to participate in income-generating activities. Where India sits on the global arena, women's participation is just as crucial as men's in strengthening the Indian economy. Women face barriers to economic success due to patriarchal society, socio-cultural difficulties, home duties, and gender discrimination. SHGs assist rural women in obtaining low-interest loans from banks, allowing them to start their own businesses. There are 78, 32,327 SHGs in India, with 8, 50, 07,507 members. The state of Bihar in India has the most SHGs. Women in India lead more than 50% of the small-scale industry, with 527,000 SHG members, demonstrating that SHGs play an important role in the development of women's entrepreneurship. The major purpose of this study is to investigate the extent to which SHGs help women achieve economic empowerment. Women's empowerment entails not only empowering women, but also empowering their families, societies, states, and countries. The IFMR study found that women who received assistance from SHGs had above 10% savings ability, indicating their economic empowerment. SHGs serve as a tool for women to develop socioeconomic self-confidence. The findings revealed that SHGs support economic activity because when women earn income, they become economically empowered, and only when they are economically empowered do they become socially and politically empowered.

Climate Change Impact on Migration Situation in Coastal Delta Belt of Bangladesh: A Qualitative Explorative Study

Climate change is one kind of erratic behaviour and hazards of environmental consequences such as floods, flash floods, drought, heat & cold waves, cyclones, high and low tides, river bank erosion, salinity intrusion, etc. The household survey and qualitative study approaches were performed to explore the changes in vulnerable peoples’ ecological migration perspective in disaster-affected southern part of Bangladesh. People usually move to the nearest town and peri-urban areas to seek jobs due to concurrent cyclones, storm surges, and floods in the coastal areas. Again, heavy rainfall and flash-flood conditions usually create intra-district temporary migration to maintain their daily livelihood smoothly. In the char lands, this migration takes place due to riverbank erosion where family members were forced to relocate to a new residence. It occurs when the income-generating activities of people are disrupted by ecological events. Families leave their homes during the disaster period and return, once the conditions are back to normal. Movement for rural people needs constant land management systems including governance, ownership rights and access and technical support for financing land use and making productive use of land to cope with frequent natural calamities. The government of Bangladesh therefore must consider these challenges and gradually improve its capacity to prepare its technology to renovate the vulnerable local people into a climate resilient one.

The Socio-Economic Impact of Food Products Produced by Farmers in The Commune of Kouto (Northern Ivory Coast)

Agriculture is the main income-generating activity of the rural populations of Kouto. The finances generated by the sale of crops contribute to improving the living and working conditions of producers. This reality is seen in the communal area of Kouto, a northern locality in Côte d’Ivoire. This study analyzes the socio-economic benefits of the marketing of producers' food products in the commune of Kouto. The methodology adopted for this work is based on literature review, observation and field survey. Primary data collection tools such as the questionnaire and the interview guide served as a road map to navigate the field of in-vestigation. The results reveal that 94.12% of producers are male, 80.39% are adults, 82.35% are unschooled and 5.88% of the workforce is foreign. Furthermore, this study showed that 54.58% of production is self-consumed compared to 45.42% which is marketed. Also, the marketing of food products is profitable for 14.81% of producers to send their children to school, 11.45% for the purchase and modernization of buildings, 17.51% for the maintenance of village pumps and mutual aid, 15.82% for the ac-quisition of manufactured goods, 8.42% for the wedding celebration, 14.48% for generation celebrations through the sacred wood, 6.73% for cyclical savings commonly called “tontines” and 10.77% for the organization of funerals in Senoufo country. Finally, the benefits of the commercialization of food production are a factor in the empowerment of producers' wives and the financing of future plots of the producers themselves in the commune of Kouto.

Evaluating the Participation of Disabled People in Income Generating Activities in Jinja Municipal Council of Uganda

The study evaluates the participation of disabled people in income-generating activities in Jinja Municipal Council of Uganda. Findings revealed that there are many challenges that a person with disabilities has to go through to secure employment and keep it. In some cases, you might find that people with disabilities are paid less than their counterparts without disability. In other cases, you will find them being mistreated at their workplaces and looked down upon as people who cannot be relied on simply because of their disability. It is in light of this that the study calls for continuous national sensitization and awareness of issues concerning PWDs. This would enhance attitude change since most people have a stereotypical understanding of the causes of disability. This is a result of the various cultural beliefs and ignorance among the communities. Above all the sensitization will let PWDs get informed on their rights to participation in IGAs. More so, there is a need for capacity building in PWDs for sustainability through education and training in starting and managing IGAs, record keeping, savings, and marketing among others to build on their knowledge and skills. Finally, the government and other development stakeholders should ensure free and fair access to IGAs and their resources. This can be done through adjustment of the environment to increase freedom and access to all the spheres of the community. Keywords: Cultural beliefs, disabled people, Government intervention, Income-generating activities, Small-scale agriculture, Stigmatization

"Alcohol will never run out": Socio-ecological drivers of adolescent boys' alcohol use in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.

Heavy alcohol use amongst adolescent boys is a major public health concern in many countries. It is associated with a range of negative physical and mental health outcomes and predicts alcohol-related problems in adulthood. In Kilimanjaro Region, adolescent boys' alcohol use is widespread, and higher than other regions in Tanzania. An understanding of causal and contextual factors that influence the use of alcohol is needed to inform the development and implementation of effective alcohol prevention interventions. This study aimed to explore these socio-ecological factors in-depth amongst adolescent boys, young men and key stakeholders in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. Between August 2022 and June 2023, multi-method, participatory, qualitative methods including: ethnographic observations (8 weeks), 37 in-depth interviews, 14 focus group discussions and participatory adolescent activities were used to elicit perceptions on factors driving adolescent boys' alcohol use in two (rural/urban) settings. Data were triangulated and deductively analysed, guided by Bronfenbrenner's socio-ecological framework. This study found many dynamic and inter-related factors linked to alcohol use within adolescents' social, cultural, economic, regulatory, and physical environments. In a context of widespread availability of alcohol, low enforcement of alcohol regulation and (mis)conceptions around the benefits of alcohol use (e.g. curative and/or nutritional properties), parental and cultural influences largely determined the initiation of use in childhood and younger adolescence; employment status, peers, lack of alternative recreational activity and social norms around independence appeared to drive continued and increased use in older adolescence. Factors and their impact varied between rural and urban settings. In conclusion, a wide range of determinants and drivers of alcohol use among ABYM work at multiple socio-ecological levels especially parental, cultural and socioeconomic factors. This suggests that effective prevention requires a systems approach intervening across these levels. For example, incorporating education/awareness raising, increased law enforcement, parent-child communication and problem-solving, and income generation activities.

Physiotherapists’ Use of Outcome Measure Tools in the Assessment of Neuro-Musculoskeletal Injuries for Short-Term Functional Rehabilitation Domains to Minimize Impairments and Disability following Commercial Motorcycle Road-Related Accident, Eldoret, Kenya

Bed immobilization remains a core intervention to stabilize neuro-musculoskeletal injuries following commercial motorcycle-related road traffic accidents. Despite timely operative and conservative management, most patients remain handicapped, requiring short- and long-term physical therapy. That calls for physiotherapists to assess and make use of outcome measure tools to determine the level of impairments and disability and make informed decisions when developing management goals. The objective of the study was to determine short-term functional rehabilitation domains, the use of outcome measure tools, and physiotherapy interventions used to minimize impairments and disability following a commercial motorcycle road-related accident in Eldoret, Kenya. Biopsychosocial theory guided the study. A prospective cohort study was adopted. Purposive sampling was used for the selection of 79 participants for 6 months between March 2021 and July 2021 in level 5 hospitals in Eldoret, Kenya. The target population included post-operative patients in both male and female orthopedics wards, physiotherapists, and social workers in the orthopedic department of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. The study population was 150 patients. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used. The data collected was entered and analyzed with SPSS 20. The findings of this study revealed that forty-four percent (44%) of total participants were bedridden for fracture immobilization and spinal cord injuries for more than 3 days before and after orthopedic and neurological surgery. The majority (100%) of the participants had been referred for physiotherapy rehabilitation. All 100 participants were assessed with different outcome measure tools for neuro-musculoskeletal injuries to determine the level of physical function. Forty-three percent (43%) had lost functional abilities of the upper extremity (19 males, 15 females). Fifty-one-point nine percent (51.9%) had lost physical function due to lower extremity fractures (39% (26 males, 15 females) and 24% (15 males, 4 females) with spinal cord injuries. Four participants (5%) reported lost days to school, and 94.9% reported lost days to income-generating activities (27 females, 48 males). The majority (100%) of the participants pre- and post-operatively were assessed with standardized outcome measure tools that remain significant for prompt best evidence-based physiotherapy practices. Pain (100%) and impaired physical functions (100%) were the main rehabilitation domains that posed the biggest challenge to patients’ post-trauma. Multicomponent physiotherapy interventions ranging from stretching, strengthening, breathing exercises, bed positioning, mobility and transfers, balance and coordination, and gait training tailored to patients’ physical function levels, prevention of muscle atrophy and strength, and joint stiffness were core. This study recommended short-term physiotherapy rehabilitation on early bed mobilization and ambulation for patients, which remains core for the restoration of physical functional levels and a return formula to socioeconomic status.

Enhancing Rural Livelihood Through Income-Generating Activities: A Study in Remote Rural Communities in Beni-Suif and El-Minya Governorates

Enhancing Rural Livelihood Through Income-Generating Activities: A Study in Remote Rural Communities in Beni-Suif and El-Minya Governorates

Contribution of Wildlife-based Tourism to Household Income and Income Inequality: A Case of Burunge Wildlife Management Area in Tanzania

This study investigates the contribution of wildlife-based tourism to household income, employment, and income inequality in villages surrounding Burunge WMA. The study used cross-sectional design, focusing on four villages namely Olasiti, Mwada, Minjingu and Sangaiwe. Primary data collection involved a household survey that covered 272 randomly selected households. The questionnaire addressed issues of household social-economic characteristics, main income-generating activities and tourism-related employment. The study employed the Gini coefficient to measure income inequality. The study reveals that wildlife-based tourism provides income opportunities at household level but its contribution to the overall household income is low because only about 15% of sampled households depended on wildlife-based tourism as their main source of income. Agriculture and livestock activities overshadow tourism-related income sources, contributing to significant income inequality within the tourism sector. Recommendations for enhancing economic impact of wildlife based tourism include awareness creation, supporting existing investors, providing targeted sector support, income distribution and encouraging income source diversification.

BADI CHILDREN EDUCATION AND AFFECTING FACTORS IN THEIR SCHOOLING

Badi community is a lowest caste group not only in other caste group but it is also among Dalit community. The educational status of Badi community is not satisfactory and as pitiable. To address this problem, the aim of the study is to find out the educational status of Badi children and affecting factors in their schooling. From the literature review, there have been few study on Badi community rather than other Dalit, thus, there is more difficult to get the study on Badi education. So to fill this gap I am selected the Badi community of Dullu municipality of Dailekh district to study their current educational status by the use of census method. Research design is based on quantitative technique and data collected by the primary sources such as interview with closed ended questionnaire, observation, daily diary and data is analyzed by the use univariate and bivariate technique through SPSS software. Education status of Badi is not satisfactory and/or miserable. Their literacy rate and completion of school level education is lower than the national ratio, still, the enrollment and pass rate in higher education is very low. Likewise, parents perceptions in schooling is positive but only to literacy rather than knowledge acquiring. Mostly, parents attention is more centralized to the daily wage work for their livelihood due to the poor economic condition. They are not confidence of any good opportunities after achieving education. On the other hand, Badi children are not so interested on schooling but more interested other income generation activities. Thus, their school education is only literacy oriented.

Exploring effects of climate-smart agriculture innovations on women smallholders’ livelihoods in Ethiopia

AbstractStudies do not often provide evidence as to how innovations improve women smallholders’ livelihoods in male-headed households by analyzing women farmers in their own rights which is vital to develop and implement future gender responsive and transformative agricultural innovations. This study investigates if Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) – specifically conservation agriculture (CA) and small-scale irrigation schemes (SSIS) – improve women smallholders’ livelihoods. A concurrent mixed method was applied, and data was collected using survey, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). Descriptive and t- statistics were used to analyze quantitative data and thematic and narrative analysis methods to analyze qualitative data. Findings demonstrate that gender norms and intersectional identities and experiences of women together with the absence of gender equity and equality based structural works limit improvement in women’s livelihoods. While the use of CA did not change both men and women farmers livelihoods, SSIS improved men users’ financial and physical capitals. Hence, future CSA innovations should first identify the root causes of contextual gender inequalities and CSA innovations should be implemented based on women smallholders needs, experiences and realities. Building women smallholders’ livelihood capitals through off-farm income-generating activities and broadening the operational scale of CSA innovations for addressing strategic gender needs are desired. Explicitly, there is a need to move to a gender transformative approach (GTA) when implementing CSA innovations as GTA challenges and transforms gender norms and intersectional problems including unequal gendered access to livelihood capitals and decision-making power, unequal gender role distributions and gendered representations and implementation processes in economic policies.

The new system of remuneration for health workers: uniform rules and a differentiated approach

The need for further improvement of the remuneration system in the public sector is considered, in particular, the features of the new remuneration system for medical workers, which has been tested as part of the pilot project of the Government of the Russian Federation in certain regions. The necessity of extending this practice to all regions is justified, which will allow applying a unified approach and actually ensuring a fair differentiation of incomes of medical workers associated with the need to maintain their income level at the level of average salaries in the economy of the relevant region. The analysis of the salary structure of medical workers, which includes, along with the official salary by qualification groups, compensatory and incentive payments, including at the expense of income-generating activities; the formula for adjusting the level of official salaries by regional coefficients, taking into account the objective economic differentiation of the subjects of the Russian Federation, is considered.

Influence of Youth Unemployment on Youth Involvement in Crime in Kakuma Refugee Camp

Youth, constituting an estimated 70% of the total population, play pivotal roles in society due to their energy and dynamism. Conversely, a significant portion of the refugee population comprises young individuals who, despite being provided with various capacity-building programs, sometimes find themselves involved in criminal activities. The study sought to assess the influence of youth unemployment on youth involvement in Crime in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Employing a descriptive research design, the study was guided by Strain theory. The target population included refugees, host community members operating businesses within the study area, government officials, and officials from humanitarian agencies implementing projects in refugee settlements. Stratified random sampling was utilized to select South Sudanese sub-clans, while purposive sampling was employed to select security officers and stakeholders from various departments. Data collection involved the use of questionnaires and interviews, gathering responses from 125 and 20 respondents, respectively. Primary data was obtained through questionnaires and interviews with government officers working in the camp, such as those from the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), law enforcement officers, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), community peace and protection teams (CPPTs), and national and county government administrators overseeing the refugee camp's jurisdiction. Secondary data was sourced from scholarly journals, books, the internet, reports, newspapers, and treaties on refugees, aiding in achieving the study objectives. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics for quantitative data and content analysis for qualitative data, utilizing SPSS and NVIVO software, respectively. Results were presented through tables, charts, and figures. The study found that poverty was a significant factor contributing to youth involvement in crime. Additionally, societal treatment, characterized by suspicion, victimization, lack of recognition, and disharmony influenced youth criminal behaviour. To address these issues, the study recommends that humanitarian organizations and governments provide income-generating activities for youth, intensify initiatives to alleviate community involvement in crime, foster positive societal attitudes towards youth, and provide proper guidance on avoiding negative peer influence, thereby deterring youth from joining criminal groups.

The Impacts of Community-Driven Development Program in Conflict-Affected Regions: Evidence from Cambodia

Abstract This study evaluates the effects of the Cambodia Rural Development Program, specifically focusing on income generation and social capital. By employing a difference- in-differences framework and propensity score matching, the study finds a statistically significant positive impact on income, primarily driven by increased engagement in regular income-generating activities. However, the study also finds that the program has a limited effect on village-level collective actions, social cohesion, and perceived safety while inadvertently discouraging financial contributions to community projects. Additionally, trust between villagers and government officials remains unchanged. Heterogeneous analyses reveal the ineffective participation of trauma-experienced subgroups, highlighting the need for tailored approaches in conflict-affected regions.

Towards social equity and sustainable economic prosperity through ecotourism: A case of caste diversified community along Annapurna Sanctuary trail (AST), Nepal

The key to social equity and sustainable economic prosperity rests on the inclusion of diverse socio-cultural and ethnic groups in socio-economic activities. Ecotourism promotes the fair and equitable sharing of available opportunities among local people to ensure social equity, sustainable economic prosperity, and tourism sustainability. This study presents an analysis of how ecotourism has contributed to social equity and sustainable economic prosperity within multicultural communities in three villages: Ghandruk, Landruk, and Dhampus along the Annapurna Sanctuary Trail (AST) in Nepal, through the lens of the local community with 120 face-to-face questionnaire surveys, five key informant interviews, six focus group discussions, and field observations. Ecotourism is found to be an effective mechanism for fostering social equity and economic prosperity through socio-economic empowerment, particularly among marginalized groups such as women, Dalits, and Janajatis through the reduction of gender-based income disparities, increased access to micro-financial services, enhanced social cohesion, and increased participation in decision-making processes. Furthermore, the study reveals that households from diverse castes and ethnic backgrounds have benefitted from ecotourism through various income-generating activities, including the sale of local handicrafts and agricultural products, leasing land and property, and infrastructure development. However, it also identifies challenges such as rising living costs, land prices, abandoned agricultural lands, and income inequality. For the sustainability of ecotourism in the region, the need for regulatory measures to control local prices, and integrate agricultural activities into tourism experiences is proposed. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of engaging marginalized groups, particularly Janajatis and Dalits, in ecotourism development initiatives.

Vocational opportunities for agricultural migrants in northern India: Insights from grassroots

The livelihood of Indian farmers is primarily shaped by agriculture and its allied components. The degree of intricacy and contributions of each agricultural activity, although, vary with different social-ecological systems. Migration is considered an approach to livelihood adaptation; however, the migrants face challenges in new social-ecological settings due to their limited access to resources. This research aimed to develop a predictive model for sustainable agricultural employment options in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (UP). In this study, states were selected purposively, while respondent farmers were chosen using a stratified multistage sampling design. A total of 480 resident and migrant farmers were selected to collect data. The machine learning algorithm, based on classification and regression tree (CART) analysis, was applied that could help to identify factors and prospects for migrant farmers in the agricultural sector. Results indicated that milk yield, operational land holding, and rabi crop yield were significant predictors. Further, milk yield, rabi crop yield, and kharif crop yield were observed to be the essential factors contributing to profitable ventures. The recommendations provided by Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s professionals led to the identification of key income-generating activities, such as livestock management, vegetable production, and organic farming. These prospects are tailored to the location-specific context where migrant farmers reside. Overall, this research shed light on viable employment opportunities, ultimately contributing to the well-being of migrant workers in northern India, in addition to the policy interventions focused on capacity building and providing an enabling environment to the migrants.

Empowerment of Women through Entrepreneurship in Gorkha District, Nepal

Promoting women’s empowerment through entrepreneurship and income-generating activities is a crucial factor in advancing the development of both families and society. This study investigates the impact of women's entrepreneurship on their empowerment, focusing on decision-making roles, reduced dependency, increased income levels, shifts in social perception, and employment generation in Gorkah District, Nepal. A sample of 150 women entrepreneurs was purposively selected for primary data collection, employing research-administered questionnaires. In this study, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to assess relationships between independent and dependent variables. The findings reveal that decision-making role, employment generation, and change in income levels significantly and positively influence women's empowerment, indicating that improvements in these areas are associated with increased women's empowerment. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners and supports women’s entrepreneurship to promote women empowerment.

CAN CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECT INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES?: EVIDENCE FROM FARMERS IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA

The need to analyze the changes that the effect of climate change brings on the income-generating activities of farmers in Enugu state necessitated this study. The study examined farmers' socio-economic characteristics, described the perceived climate change effects, analyzed changes in income-generating activities, and evaluated the link between socio-economic factors and income-generating activities. Primary data were collected from 120 respondents using well-structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson product-moment correlation. The results showed that the majority (73.3%) of the respondents were male farmers. Results of the study also showed that reduction in productivity (89.2%), change in farming pattern (77.5%), and soil degradation (65.0%) were the most perceived effects of climatic change among the respondents. The result also revealed strong negative change in income-generating activities in the areas of goat/sheep rearing (-33.4), fishing (-32.5), rabbit rearing (-15.0), and basket weaving (15.0), while petty trading (+23.4), hair barbing (+18.3) and food vending (+15.8) had strong positive change in the study area. The study revealed that socio-economic characteristics such as marital status, household size, and years of farming experience are correlated with positive income-generating activities. The study recommends that farmers should prioritize positive income-generating activities that correlate with their socio-economic characteristics. The study also recommends the implementation of crop rotation and organic manure as one of the ecological practices for climate change mitigation.

Influence of Control Environment Strategy on Financial Performance of Rushere Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization in Kiruhura District, Western Uganda

Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) play a crucial role in improving the standards of living of people globally, particularly in communities and regions where they are established. By offering savings and credit facilities, SACCOs empower people to manage their finances effectively and access capital for income-generating activities. They provide loans for housing and asset acquisition. This helps individuals and families improve their living conditions and build assets, contributing to long-term wealth creation. Despite the significant role they play, SACCOs face various challenges, which impact the effectiveness of their operations. In Uganda, as in other countries, some common challenges faced by SACCOs are in terms of internal audit. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of the control environment strategy on the financial performance of Rushere SACCO in Kiruhura District in Uganda. This research was carried out solely to determine the extent to which control environment strategy influences the financial performance of Rushere SACCO. The research questions were based on risk assessment, communication and information sharing, organizational policies and practices, organization structure, workers’ competence as well as ethics and integrity. The study was underpinned by the Stewardship Theory. This study was based on a quantitative research approach. The study used a descriptive research design whereby the attitudes, perceptions, and opinions of the respondents were statistically described in figurative terms. The target population of the study was 160 from which a sample size of 127 respondents was selected using the Yamane formula. Thereafter, respondents were selected by using both stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect primary data from the research sites. They contained closed-ended questions framed on a Likert scale of 5. Collected data was analyzed by the use of inferential statistics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 24.0. The study established a significant positive relationship between internal control strategy and financial performance (p=0.000<0.05). This study concluded that there is a strong positive relationship between the control environment strategy and the financial performance of Rushere SACCO. Keywords: Control Environment, Strategy, Microfinance, Financial Performance