SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT

SOCIAL WORK – KENYA/AFRICA Social Work – Kenya/Africa is a department of THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals, families, and communities. Subject to the availability of resources and partnerships, we seek to improve spiritual, social, emotional, and practical well-being through the following interventions: Our Areas of Intervention 1. Basic Needs and Humanitarian Support Support for the provision of food and clothing. Support for access to clean drinking water and sanitation. Support for healthcare and well-being. Support for shelter and housing needs. Emergency response and crisis intervention support. 2. Education and Skills Development Support for education. Support for vocational and practical skills development. Support for work tools and income-generating activities. Support for employment and business development initiatives. Support for access to business capital where possible. 3. Family Strengthening and Counseling Pre-wedding support. Pre-marital counseling. Family support and counseling. Support for single-parent families, child-headed households, orphans, and other vulnerable families. Drafting and facilitation of child support agreements. Peacebuilding, reconciliation, and mediation efforts. 4. Agriculture and Livelihood Support Support for subsistence farming. Support for small-scale livestock and poultry keeping. Encouragement of sustainable livelihood initiatives. 5. Mental Health and Well-being Emotional support and encouragement. Mindset transformation and social awareness initiatives. Mental health support and referrals. Interventions aimed at preventing and addressing substance and drug abuse. 6. Justice, Rights, and Advocacy Support to secure and protect rights. Support to access justice. Advocacy against corruption and for good governance. Advocacy for an effective, fair, and just judicial and correctional system. Support for families affected by criminal justice processes. Support for inheritance and succession matters. 7. Gender, Disability, and Vulnerable Groups Support for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Advocacy for women's rights and participation. Advocacy and support for persons living with disabilities. Support for the elderly and counseling for caregivers. Support and networking for refugees and internally displaced persons. 8. Community Development and Environmental Stewardship Advocacy and support for the protection of natural resources. Climate and environmental awareness initiatives. Advocacy for sustainable communities and cities. Advocacy for responsible production and consumption. 9. Bereavement and Funeral Support Counseling and support following the loss of a loved one. Support for funeral arrangements where possible. Presiding over funerals as an expression of care and support for grieving families. 10. Workplace and Organizational Development Supporting employers and employees in improving workplace effectiveness. Assisting organizations to build capacity, improve efficiency, increase productivity, boost morale, and encourage creativity. Reviewing policies, programs, and regulations to identify effective practices and suggest improvements. 11. Child and Youth Protection Supporting efforts to reunite street-connected children with their families, relatives, and communities. Working to identify and address the circumstances that led to family separation and vulnerability. Let's Partner We welcome partnerships with individuals, families, faith communities, organizations, businesses, and development partners who share a desire to build stronger and more compassionate communities. LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/SWAfricaKe https://thewordofgodisthewillofgod.blogspot.com/2024/06/social-work-department.html?spref=tw Contact: Rev. Elijah Mutua Kirima Email: elijahkirima@gmail.com Mobile/WhatsApp: +254 726 591 692 THE WORD OF GOD IS THE WILL OF GOD "Serving people, strengthening families, and building communities."