Community needs assessment refers to the practice of setting out to find out the areas of deficiency among a group of people, in consideration with basic needs. These studies have become very common among many groups of people. Various groups conduct the practice with various aims.
The findings are usually needed by a variety of people, for various reasons. Some people conduct the studies as part of their studying curriculum. A place is identified for them and students are sent out to that place to conduct their studies. In this research, the activity ends here. No remedy is provided for the needs that are identified as deficient. Another group of people may be the welfare organizations that seek to help the people of a given place. Studies are conducted and the deficient essentials are catered for to ensure comfort of the people living in those places.
The areas of concern for the researchers usually are the basic wants considered essential for the survival of human beings. These include foodstuff, decent shelter among others such as education facilities that have with time become as necessary as others such as food.
This activity has got very many advantages attached to it. It makes the people of a region feel cared for and not in any way left out. This is because what they lack is provided after the studies. On the part of the body involved, satisfaction is derived from their assistance. This is because the people of that region will forever pride themselves in those organizations for their well being.
The activity though meant for the good of the people in most cases, might have some shortcomings. This is majorly when it is done with no aim of settling those wants. This is mostly characteristic of those conducting the study as part of their academic studies. Some of them may not have that heart of helping people. Hence, they may just end up laughing at and mocking the people living in those places hence lowering their self esteem drastically. It may also be quite strenuous for the bodies carrying out the activity, because they may at times run short of finances.
After findings have been assembled, the main activity which is providing remedy commences. This usually requires funds. Large and well established institutions may be able to fund the remedy without seeking help from anywhere. In most cases though, help is sought from the public so as to fully seal the identified gaps.
The activity may also require more people in case the area under study is too large. In these circumstances, people from the public may be contracted at a fee. It also has been very beneficial, especially for those with no jobs.
Community needs assessment is an activity that has become extremely popular for whatever reasons. Developmental plans have also been increased in order to cater for the areas that face challenges in terms of resource allocation.
The findings are usually needed by a variety of people, for various reasons. Some people conduct the studies as part of their studying curriculum. A place is identified for them and students are sent out to that place to conduct their studies. In this research, the activity ends here. No remedy is provided for the needs that are identified as deficient. Another group of people may be the welfare organizations that seek to help the people of a given place. Studies are conducted and the deficient essentials are catered for to ensure comfort of the people living in those places.
The areas of concern for the researchers usually are the basic wants considered essential for the survival of human beings. These include foodstuff, decent shelter among others such as education facilities that have with time become as necessary as others such as food.
This activity has got very many advantages attached to it. It makes the people of a region feel cared for and not in any way left out. This is because what they lack is provided after the studies. On the part of the body involved, satisfaction is derived from their assistance. This is because the people of that region will forever pride themselves in those organizations for their well being.
The activity though meant for the good of the people in most cases, might have some shortcomings. This is majorly when it is done with no aim of settling those wants. This is mostly characteristic of those conducting the study as part of their academic studies. Some of them may not have that heart of helping people. Hence, they may just end up laughing at and mocking the people living in those places hence lowering their self esteem drastically. It may also be quite strenuous for the bodies carrying out the activity, because they may at times run short of finances.
After findings have been assembled, the main activity which is providing remedy commences. This usually requires funds. Large and well established institutions may be able to fund the remedy without seeking help from anywhere. In most cases though, help is sought from the public so as to fully seal the identified gaps.
The activity may also require more people in case the area under study is too large. In these circumstances, people from the public may be contracted at a fee. It also has been very beneficial, especially for those with no jobs.
Community needs assessment is an activity that has become extremely popular for whatever reasons. Developmental plans have also been increased in order to cater for the areas that face challenges in terms of resource allocation.
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