EMERGING TRENDS IN SOCIAL WORK – MASOMO MSINGI PUBLISHERS

Today there are procedures to facilitate wider participation in social services
There has been greater decentralization of government decision making which has boosted community based development activities
There are legal frameworks which allow people’s participation
Social workers today help to shape up local leadership skills they are more involved in running non-governmental projects
There is increased community ownership of development programs since they are involved through participation
Communication and understanding especially among rural community has been enhanced
Job opportunities have been created
There has been improved technology hence leading to improved living standards
There has been the promotion of innovation and the use of locally adaptable skills
It has been an improvement of provision of services such as health, education through hospitals. Colleges, schools etc.
There is provision of funds and other resources by both Governmental and Non-governmental and this has helped especially in humanitarian interventions and as well as projects implementation.
Training is more available to the community development and social work professionals
Today communities are more dependent instead of relying on handouts provided by social workers

Rural people’s internal capacities have been strengthened at local levels
There is promotion of gender public awareness
The rights of immigrants’ populations, refugees and IDPs have been guaranteed through education services, health care and other capacity building programs
There is provision of information to individuals, families and groups
There are today legal policy frameworks to increase people’s participation
There are appropriate procedures and methods which facilitate wider participation in social services
There is promotion of innovation and use of locally adaptable skills
Job opportunities have been created for community members

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