COMMUNITY

TYPES
Sectoral Communities: These are
groups within specific industries or
sectors, like healthcare or
education. Social workers engage
with these communities to address
Geographical
sector-specific challenges, advocate
Communities:
for policy changes, and develop
Geographical communities
interventions tailored to the needs
encompass neighborhoods,
of those sectors.
towns, and regions where
individuals reside. Social
workers in this context
focus on promoting social
justice, community
development, and access
to resources and services
Global
Communities: These
communities
transcend national
boundaries and
include diaspora
groups, online support
networks, and
international
humanitarian Mobile Communities:
organizations. Social Enabled by smartphones and
workers involved in digital devices, these
global communities communities provide on-the-go
address issues like support, interventions via
human rights, mobile apps, and connections
migration, and cross- for clients with limited access
cultural to traditional services. Social
understanding. workers leverage mobile
E-communities: These online spaces
bring together individuals with shared
interests or experiences for peer
support, information sharing, and
advocacy. Social workers engage with
e-communities to provide virtual
counseling, facilitate online support
groups, and advocate for social
change through digital platforms.
 1.Structures & Community-Based Organizations
(CBOs)/People's Organizations (POs): - Structures:
Refers to the organizational frameworks within
communities that facilitate collective action and
decision-making. These structures may include formal
institutions like local government bodies, as well as
informal networks and associations. - Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): These are
grassroots organizations formed and managed by
community members to address local needs and
promote social change. They often focus on specific
issues like education, health, or economic
- People's Organizations (POs): Similar to CBOs, POs development.
are community-led groups that aim to empower
marginalized populations and advocate for their rights.
They can range from neighborhood associations to
larger advocacy groups operating at regional or
national levels.
2.Sectoral Women's Groups:
- These are organizations
specifically dedicated to
addressing the needs and
advancing the rights of
women. They may focus on
various issues such as
gender-based violence,
reproductive health,
economic empowerment,
and political participation.
3.LGBTQIA+ Communities: - These
communities comprise individuals who
identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and
other gender and sexual minorities. -
LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations
work to promote acceptance, equality, and
access to resources for LGBTQIA+
individuals.
 Example of tools in
community assessment
1. Community Meeting- A community meeting, sometimes
referred to Town halls, also known as public forums, are
informal public gathering that brings members of a
community to discuss issues, express concerns, and indicate
preferences for community priorities
2. Surveys- are a popular way of
collecting Facts and opinions. In
context of a community
assessment, a survey can be
effective. a method for assessing
the community's perceived
strengths, weaknesses,
requirements, and existing assets.
Surveys can be general to specific
segments of a community.
Surveys can be distributed via
email, telephone, or in person.
3. Interviews -are one-on-one discussions between a facilitator
(the interviewer) and a community stakeholder (the
respondent). Interviews enable you to gain a deeper
understanding. Of the respondent's thoughts and feelings.
Compared to surveys, interviews allow the facilitator to veer off
Create a script and ask follow-up questions. And unlike group
assessments, such as community discussions and the focus .In
groups, the respondent has the facilitator's undivided attention
and is more likely to express personal opinions freely.
4. A focus group- is a carefully
guided discussion that aims to
ascertain a target group's
preferences and opinions on a
specific issue or concept. It can
help you determine how the
stakeholders believe. Community
concerns must be addressed.
5. An asset inventory-identifies a variety of A community's resources include its people, physical environment,
institutions, and services. events. To carry out the inventory, participants identify People, places, and things
they believe are valuable Then they record and analyze their findings. The resulting inventory identifies assets
and begins the process. Exploring the Interconnectedness of those assets and How they can be used to
promote positive change.
6. Community mapping- is utilized to reveal
Different perspectives on a community. It can
be accomplished with minimal resources and
time. Suitable for participants of almost any age
or educational background.