Social Work

The experience of practising social work in rural areas is different from that in urban areas . This has led to the development of a rural specialisation in the social work profession. In this article, the author draws upon her experience of many years as a social worker in a rural setting, to explore the relationship between rurality and professional social work practice and education.

we believe that economic empowerment alone is insufficient without engaged knowledge of the important social factors that contribute to inequality. As such, KM Adibasi Yuva Kalyan Samity regularly facilitates community presentations on healthcare, disease prevention, financial literacy, gender inequality, homelessness, and other relevant topics. These presentations are often conducted in coordination with community stakeholders, past partners including the Pondicherry Department of Health and Human Services, and the Mukhta Foundation.