It is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.

It engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being. The above definition may be amplified at national and/or regional levels.

Practice-based profession and an academic discipline.

Promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.

Social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.

Theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledges

It is the profession which is primarily concerned with organized social service activity aimed to facilitate and strengthen basic social relationships and the mutual adjustment between individuals and their social environment for the good of the individual and of society by the use of social work methods. (Republic Act 4373)

Social work is the profession which is primarily concerned with organized social service activity aimed to facilitate and strengthen basic social relationships and the mutual adjustment between individuals and their social environment for the good of the individual and of society by the use of social work methods. (Republic Act 4373)

- Organized social service activity - Mutual adjustment between individuals and their social environment - Use of social work methods. (R.A. 4373)

Encompasses the well-being of all the members of society.

It is an organized social arrangement which have as their direct and primary objective the well-being of people in a social context. (Mendoza, 2008).

Provision by the state

Provision for profit by commercial organisations or individuals

Stakeholders/Sectors

Provision on a nonprofit basis

Provision by solidarity

Basic needs

Something necessary or desirable is required or wanted.

It is an unmet need affecting masses of people.

A need or a problem becomes ______ into the life of another person or group of persons.

Four types of need:

Identified according to a norm

Comparing the services received by one group of individuals with those received by another.

Equated with want.

Need of those people who demand a service.

Food, clothing, housing, healthcare, safety, and protection

Feeling needed and valued by others, companionship and sense of belonging.

Identity, self-esteem, and self-confidence.

Education, recreation, accomplishment, esthetic satisfaction and religion.

According to __ "At all times everywhere, there are people who have needs and problems beyond their own capacity for solution"

It is a human rights principle meaning ‘the same’

It is a concept of justice, which means ‘fair’.

It entails the concept that all human beings, regardless of sex, are free to develop their personal abilities, pursue their professional careers and make choices without the limitations set by stereotypes, rigid gender roles and prejudices.

In some jurisdictions it refers to fair treatment of women and men, according to their respective needs.

This may include equal treatment or treatment that is different, but which is considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations and opportunities.

Focuses on meeting needs but not challenging injustices.

Focuses on justice, the causes of discrimination, and rebalancing power between authorities and vulnerable groups.

Vulnerability is addressed as a symptom of poverty or marginalisation.

Focuses on addressing the differential power issues and tries to re-draw the power equations.

Only in terms of outcomes – so that the funding agency (governmental or nongovernmental) is satisfied that funds are used for what was intended.

Ensures the accountability of the state and other service-providers fulfill their obligations to respect the rights of all, especially of marginalised people

Tends to work with the symptoms of discrimination, rather than causes.

Deals with the causes of discrimination, because it works with the power imbalance between authorities and vulnerable groups that support such discriminations.

It is the idea that, in a perfect world, all citizens would have “the same basic rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits” (Barker, 2003, pp. 404–405).

These are inherent to us all, regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. They range from the most fundamental - the right to life - to those that make life worth living.

Principles of social welfare:

Human rights are __. All human rights are ___ and ___.

The key principles for Respect for Diversity includes:

It involves understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds, traditions, and values of clients.

It is the understanding that individuals are shaped by the interaction of different social identities.

A statement of intentions to guide action in meeting a perceived need or problem

Laws and regulations that determine which social programs exist, what categories of clients are served, and who qualifies for a given program.

The actions of government that have a direct impact on the welfare of people by providing services and income.

Social welfare programs:

Set of compulsory measures to protect against the consequences of an unavoidable interruption.

Major bearing upon personal problems

Material/concrete aids/supports provided usually by government agencies

Important goals of social (welfare) services are the following:

It is right and just for man to help. Involves identification of the most afflicted, most dependent, most neglected and making them the priority target.

Society has to secure itself against the threats to life which are usually presented by those who are deprived to achieve a satisfying life.

Priority on those programs designed to support increases in the production of goods and services that will contribute to economic development.

Who sees social problems as structural or basically located in the economy.

He considers social services as partial compensation for the socially generated disservices and socially caused welfare

Structured framework which the administrative tasks are carried out.

An instrument of society, established through government initiatives or voluntary efforts.

Types of Social Welfare Agencies:

Supported by public funds.

Private contributions or donations or income from services. (NGOs: Red Cross, YMCA, World Vision, and others.)

Receive some form of subsidy, either in cash or kind from the government.

Created by foundations set up by business corporations, individuals, university, religious org. (PBSP)

It is structural or basically located in the economy.

It is partial compensation for the socially generated disservices and socially caused welfare.

It has been accepted as a legitimate function of modern industrial society in helping people fulfill themselves.

Citizens are seen as significant actors in a democratic state

Create possibilities in conflict prevention, although at times they may also function in a conflictual manner.

Citizens are perceived as beneficiaries

The aim is to avoid upheaval and discontent by somehow arranging to satisfy the needs of the community.