Social Work Mission

Promotes social empowerment and fosters community development through the implementation of professional social work methodologies and principles

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About

  • Headquarters

    Kottayam, Kerala

  • Since

    2015

The Social Work Mission, a voluntary organization operating under the Societies Registration Act in India, is committed to fostering an enhanced socie Read moretal framework. Its primary objective is to empower communities at the grassroots level by employing professional social work methodologies and principles. The mission serves as an alternative approach to establish a system for professional social work services, promoting voluntarism in social work research, family counselling, community organization, social welfare administration, and more within local communities. At its core, the Social Work Mission places emphasis on the dignity of every individual, valuing and safeguarding human rights as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also upholds fundamental principles such as patriotism, socialism, secularism, democracy, fraternity, and non-violence as pillars for sustainable development and global peace. The mission strongly advocates that employing scientific methods within professional social work is essential for fostering a healthy society and mobilizing people to safeguard their rights. It operates as a movement dedicated to the nation, striving to enhance the social, political, economic, cultural, and spiritual well-being of its people. Goals 1. Establishing grassroots-level professional social work centres. 2. Enabling and engaging all individuals in the nation's social development programs. 3. Safeguarding the fundamental rights of every citizen. 4. Initiating pertinent welfare projects tailored to local community needs. 5. Participating in all social development initiatives led by democratic governments. 6. Recruiting dedicated, trained social workers as volunteers for the Mission and forming their federation in India. Areas of engagement 1. Social Work Research and Development. 2. Family Welfare Programs. 3. Human Resource Development Training. 4. Youth Welfare Programs. 5. Child Development Initiatives. 6. Counselling and Psychotherapy Services. 7. National Integration Programs. 8. Democratic Awareness Campaigns. 9. Environment Protection Initiatives. 10. Inter-religious Fellowship. 11. Promotion of Arts, Culture, and Local Literature. 12. Organizing Extracurricular Activities in Educational Institutions. 13. Participating in Developmental Projects for Model Villages. 14. Contributing to Relief Programs during Calamities. 15. Providing Social Development News Services. The five pillars of the mission 1. Social Work Research and Project Development. 2. Identification and establishment of a federation for committed and trained Social Work Volunteers. 3. Supporting community-based initiatives and projects by Local Self-Governments. 4. Forming and strengthening Citizens' Forums in local communities. 5. Establishing Community Social Work Centres.

Programs

  • Janasabha mission

    State

    Janasabha stands as a community integration and development initiative by the Social Work Mission, structured across three tiers of community organization. It encompasses the AyalJanasabha, a group of neighborhood families at the grassroots level; the cluster of neighbourhood family groups/Residents' Association in the middle tier; and the upper-level coordinating body known as the Community Development Council, comprising representatives. Each Janasabha operates as a residents' association dedicated to fostering family welfare and the advancement of its designated area. The Mission utilizes Janasabha activities to identify and endorse Janasabha Volunteers, forming a federation to coordinate these activities from the Panchayat level to the national stage.
    Objectives:
    1. Deliver professional social work services to communities, ensuring family welfare and fostering community integration and development.
    2. Establish Janasabha Units at the community level.

  • Janasabha Keralam

    State

    A Malayalam Youtube Channel to create social awareness.

  • Self Help Group Programme

    State

    The Social Work Mission, a voluntary organization dedicated to professional social work, spearheads Social Work Self Help Group programs aimed at democratizing and popularizing social work services. This initiative also aims to address challenges faced by professionals effectively. This endeavour operates within the framework of the Social Research & Development Project of the Mission. The primary objective is to establish Self Help Groups (SHGs) at the Panchayat/Municipality level and undertake diverse welfare and development projects for communities nationwide.
    These SHGs comprise professionals from various disciplines who share similar ideologies, guided by professional social workers. The program is structured to facilitate the implementation of government and CSR schemes at the grassroots level, ensuring efficient administration through collaboration with families, neighbourhood groups, residents' associations, Janasabhas, educational institutions, among others.

Leadership Team

  • Reji C J

    Executive Member

  • Aju Mathew

    Member

  • Vincent Alex

    Executive Member

  • Joji Abraham

    Member

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    51-100

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTM1421G

  • Registration ID

    KKD/CA/317/2015

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KL/2011/0045750

  • 12A

    AABTM1421GE20164

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society