Consider the social factors affecting the people you are working with:
What are the demographics of the community? Example: gender, age, life expectancy, etc.
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What are the population trends affecting the community (birth rates, family-size, etc.)?
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Do the people you are working with have access to affordable education?
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What health-related issues and trends are present in the community?
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What role does the government play in the lives of the community?
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Is there a history of conflict or discrimination in the community?
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What are the cultural norms and practices are present in the community?
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What other groups or organizations are doing development work within the community?
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What other social factors are applicable to your beneficiary community?
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! Population growth
! Health-related issues
!Social isolation
! Discrimination
! Education
! Other (Specify below)
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Consider the environmental factors affecting the people you are working with:
Describe the physical location of the community – What are the climate and topography like?
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What sort of disease, pollution or natural disasters affect or might affect the community?
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Describe the infrastructure available to the community.
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What sort of industrial facilities and commercial areas are present?
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What other environmental factors are applicable to your beneficiary community?
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! Climate change
! Pollution
!Waste management issues
! Other (Specify below)
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