"On completing 50 years of community services, K. Govindaraju, Founder/Director, SEVAI, spoke to Professional Social Workers, emphasizing effective community work:
- Build trust and establish rapport with community members and leaders with patience and wide knowledge.
- Assess needs, identifying strengths, challenges, and priorities.
- Collaborate with local stakeholders, CBOs, and government agencies.
- Empower communities through community-led initiatives and capacity building.
- Be culturally sensitive, respecting local customs and values.
Key roles:
- Community organizer: Mobilize people and resources.
- Advocate: Address social issues and policy changes.
- Counselor: Provide support and guidance.
Community work strategies:
- Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA): Engage communities to identify needs.
- Capacity Building: Train community members to lead.
- Networking: Collaborate with local organizations and agencies.
- Empowerment: Support community-led projects.
- Monitor and Evaluate: Track progress.
Focus areas for rural development:
- Livelihood promotion: Support activities like goat rearing, agriculture, or handicrafts.
- Education and awareness: Promote health, sanitation, and social issues.
- Infrastructure development: Improve access to water, sanitation, and roads.🌹Kris
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