1. Social Work:
A professional practice that helps individuals, families, and groups solve social problems and improve well-being through empowerment, advocacy, and support.
2. Core Values:
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Human dignity
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Social justice
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Integrity
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Competence
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Confidentiality
3. Principles:
Acceptance, participation, self-determination, non-judgmental attitude, and confidentiality.
4. Community Development:
A process that enables people to identify their needs, mobilize resources, and take collective action to improve their lives.
5. Key Principles:
Participation, empowerment, self-help, inclusivity, partnership, and sustainability.
6. Relationship:
Social work focuses on individuals; community development focuses on groups. Both aim to empower people and promote social change.
7. Methods:
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Social work: Casework, group work, community organization, research.
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Community development: Mobilization, needs assessment, capacity building, project management, M&E.
8. Challenges:
Limited resources, poor participation, political interference, cultural barriers.
9. Importance:
Promotes equality, enhances well-being, builds strong communities, and supports sustainable development.
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