Resource mobilisation is the process of identifying, obtaining, and managing resources (such as money, materials, and human support) needed to implement programmes or activities effectively. It involves engaging stakeholders, fundraising, forming partnerships, and ensuring resources are used efficiently to achieve set objectives.
This unit focuses on the ability to plan, implement, and monitor activities that promote the safety, rights, and well-being of children. It involves identifying children’s needs, organizing support services, protecting children from abuse and neglect, and working with families, communities, and relevant agencies.
Applied research is a type of research that focuses on finding practical solutions to specific real-life problems. Unlike theoretical research, which aims to expand general knowledge, applied research is directed toward using existing knowledge to address immediate issues in fields such as education, health, business, and social work. Its main goal is to improve processes, solve practical challenges, and support decision-making in real-world settings.
Advocacy is the process of supporting a cause, idea, or group by raising awareness, influencing decisions, and promoting positive change. It focuses on giving a voice to people or issues that need attention.
Lobbying is a targeted effort to influence policymakers, government officials, or legislators to support or change specific laws, regulations, or policies. It is a more direct and formal part of advocacy.
A social worker course can be a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree, focusing on social development, policy, human behavior, and community well-being. Common topics include communication skills, social work methods, case management, and human behavior, with many programs including a practical field component. Admission requirements and program length vary by qualification, with certificate courses generally shorter and sometimes having lower entry requirements, while bachelor's degrees are typically four-year programs.
