Relationship between Environmental Factors and Sustainability of Social Ventures in Kenya: A Survey of Registered Charitable Children Institutions In Mombasa County
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Hadija Khalid , Eric Mathuva , Paul Mwenda ,
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Abstract
Social entrepreneurship is becoming more widespread in the world with an increasing economic value it brings to the national markets. Social enterprises can play a key role in tackling societal and environmental challenges and supporting inclusive growth. The main purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between environmental factors and sustainability of social ventures in Kenya. Specific emphasis was on 53 registered charitable institutions in Mombasa County. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the relationship between donors funding and sustainability of registered charitable institutions in Mombasa County and to assess the relationship between community attitude and sustainability of registered charitable institutions in Mombasa County. The study was based on theory of sustainability and stakeholder. The study used a survey research design. A census technique was used to pick institution managers as respondents. Research questionnaires were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Results revealed that donors’ funding had a P value=0.002 while community attitudes scored a P value=0.004, indicating a strong relationship sustainability of children charitable institutions. It was concluded that donor funding and community attitudes have positive relationship with sustainability of social ventures in Kenya.
Keywords
Charitable institution, Sustainability, Donor funding, Community attitudes, Environment, Social venture
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