Summary Report Of Field Work 446c57

SUMMARY REPORT OF FIELD WORK AT K and K International College Department of Social Work

Submitted By:

Faculty Supervisor:- Sailendra Rai

Mr Sagyan Regmi

Agency Supervisor:- Smriti Karanjit

BASW 3rd YEAR

K AND K INT’L COLLEGE Department of Social Work New Baneswor, Kathmandu Nepal

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Trainee would like to express his profound gratitude to his school supervisor Mr. Sailendra Rai for his constant supervision and providing valuable suggestions throughout trainee’s field work. Without his assistance, trainee would not have been able to reach his objectives and accomplish different activities. Similarly, trainee would like to thank Department of Social Work for letting trainee get placed and learn but the issue. Also trainee is grateful to the Department of Social Work for placing trainee in this agency.

Last but not least, trainee thanks the staffs of the agency of the agency to create such a meaningful environment, her co trainee for helping, the residents and students for their respect and co-operation and all other related persons for their kind , inspiration and cooperation.

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Approval Letter

This Summary Report submitted by Sagyan Regmi of BASW 3rd Year, as a part of his field work requirement for the session 2067/68, has been approved by the Department of Social Work, K and K International College, New Baneswor.

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Mr Sailendra Rai

Mr Bimal Khadka

Field Supervisor

Academic Director

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External Examiner

Internal Examiner

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Table Of Content

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1. About the organization: a. Introduction of the organization.

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b. Structure of the organization.

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c. Objectives of the organization.

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d. Activities of the organization.

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2. Program area in which trainee was placed

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3. Objectives of the trainee.

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4. Activities of the trainee.

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5. Overall learning.

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6. Theory Applied.

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7. Analysis and Impression.

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8. Suggestion or Recommendation.

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9. Conclusion.

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10. References.

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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

a. INTRODUCTION Department of social work was the first institute to offer Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) course in K and K International College in 2062 B.S. The Department’s course design enables a student to get about 1200 hours of fieldwork experience for HRM, 250 hours for BSW. Under graduate students work with NGO’s Government Social Welfare Agencies. The department has an active placement cell that organizes campus recruitment and placement. The department of social work provides developed teaching, research and extension in the chosen thrust areas social development and human resource management. Incorporating the need of development social work the department also started teaching, social welfare istration and social work research. Ever since its inception the department with qualified and experienced faculty has been imparting a quality education and professional training in social work. The faculty has been involved in research publications and extension work, by undertaking services of activities and programmes in community work in collaboration with the government departments and NGO’s. Providing the highest quality education, training and advocacy, department is committed to achieving social and economic justice in accordance with NASW code of ethics. It helps to develop a greater understanding of complex social problems using an ecological framework among BSW students. Students will learn about the strategies of empowerment that impact social change and to maximize quality of social life. These social interventions focus at the micro, messo and macro level. It aims to motivates students in identifying problems and solve them.

Vision • •

Creation of learning environments that value diversity and creativity for learners. Excellence in social work education.

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Quality education for social work practioners.

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Successful advocacy for those who are oppressed and vulnerable.

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Contribution to knowledge development.

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Critical thinking and bold action to address social problems.

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Successful student transition to employment.

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To work collaboration with families and health professionals to contribute to the psychosocial health and wellbeing with particular reference to their social cultural, economic and political content.

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To create a leader in promoting diverse communities, and an advocate for an integrated and inclusive model of social work, all within a facility that s the best educational practices.

Mission • •

To provide the highest quality education, training and advocacy. To be responsive and ive to the needs of students.

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To facilitate the process of obtaining the best outcome from students.

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To be committed in excellence teaching, scholarship, and community leadership and service.

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To foster social responsibility regarding social and economic justice, quality of life and multicultural communities, based on equality for all people.

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To empower students to improve the quality of life for their clients and for themselves.

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To develop habits of critical thinking and scholarship that lead to effective practice.

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To develop ethical, ionate, and practical leadership.

Goal

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Engage in entry level social work activities that are informed by the best available evidence. Understand the impacts of culture, oppression and human diversity in a multi cultural society.

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Apply social work ethical principles to guide their professional, practice.

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Advance social and economic, well being and deliver effective social work service through policy practice.

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Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment to work with individuals, groups, families, organization and communities.

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Identify as professional social worker and conduct themselves accordingly.

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Use policy practice skills to create and influence change.

Core values • •

Progressive ideals of equality, social and economic justice, cultural diversity and freedom. Social work unique focus on person in environment as the central concept which shapes department curriculum and practice.

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Excellence in the development of social work knowledge and its dissemination to students, communities and policy makers.

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Responsibility for promoting social change and multi culturalism in community, and empowerment of the social work profession.

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b. Structure of the Organization

Board of Directors Principal

Academic Director

Program Director

istrative Director Assistant istration Office

Finance Director

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Cashier 8

Front Desk Officer

BBA

BBS

BSW

BA Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

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MA Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator Department Head

Supervisors

b. Objectives of the Organization •

To provide students with quality education which will prepare students to function as beginning social work practioners at the generalist level in a variety of systems.

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To provide students with quality education which will prepare students to practice within the framework of values and ethics of the profession.

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To engage in the formulation and implementation of social policies, services and programs that meet basic human needs and the development of human capacities.

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To develop and apply knowledge and skills to promote social justice and social change that will better address poverty and oppression.

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To educate students to be effective practioners and leaders in the public and private sectors.

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To advance social work knowledge through research, scholarship and community activities.

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d.Activities of the Organization •

Conduct seminars addressing social problems and issues.

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Conduct health and hygiene campaign.

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Fundraising.

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Distribution of clothes for marginalized and other ethnic and vulnerable groups.

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Conduct drama, stage programmes to encourage people for addressing social problems and issues.

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Enhancement in presentation skills.

2. Program area in which Trainee was placed Department of Socail work is small organization under K and K Interntional College. It is one of the non profitable and non political organization under K and K College management. Its aims to provide a common space for it students, staffs and supervisors. Its main issue was to how to handle the istrative works. Not only this its main issue was how to make the deparment work smooth and easier and tackle the obstacles that is faced by department such as in research project, presentation and other various project so that department could provide qualitative education to the student in the present and the coming future.

3. Objectives of the Trainee •

To know the history of the department and how it works.

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To learn about departments internal and outgoing works.

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To attend the discussion programmes and to develop interaction skills.

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To attend in the program of college organized by different organizations.

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To know how it is coordinating with the students and other staff in various programs. 10

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To understand the psycho cultural background of the different issue.

4. Activities of the Trainee: A. Visited various organizations: Objectives: •

To complete the assignments given to the trainee by their external supervisor.

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To develop interacting level.

Activities carried out: Trainee went to different organizations as trainee had to list the names of the of the different organizations child rights, peace and advocacy programs. There trainee met the staffs and tried to get the details. At first trainee found that the staffs were cooperative but later on when trainee asked for the list, they were not ready to provide it. So trainee requested; them to give it to trainee to have its copy. So after long period they provided it. But it was difficult to convince them. Learnings: •

Learned about the contribution of the organizations working for peace and human rights.

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Learned to interact with the staffs and other of the organizations.

B. Took orientation programme on child rights and other issues: Objectives: •

To gain knowledge about child rights.

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To know about its work and working pattern.

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Activities carried out: First of all the introduction program was launched between the those who attended the program.The contemporary issues of child rights and other issues of bonded labour were faciliated. As trainee knew that department was creating a platform for social work students. Learnings: •

Learned about its mission, vision and its ongoing programs and its structure and values.

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Learned how it deals with the other social organizations.

C. istrative work: Objectives: •

To gain istrative knowledge.

Activities carried out: First of all trainee took out the books from the book rack and slowly trainee arranged the books related to different issues separately by following its encoded numbers. At first it was so confusing to arrange the books. But later on with the help of librarian it was easy for the trainee to arrange every book related to every issue. Learnings: •

Learned to follow the encoded numbers.

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Learned about different issue such as human rights post conflict and post modern conflict.

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Learned about publication.

D. Took part in National Workshop held in Staff College: Objectives:

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To visit national workshop and meet different single women.

Learnings: Knew about the workshop, trainee learned how single women get their right, about single women and the problem faces and also some solution related to them. How single women become active in the work? How single women taught other people about work? Trainee learned now the chosen person for pillar performs their task. What obstacle they face during their work was also learned by the trainee.

E. Took part in 100th “International Women’s day” (Rally) Objectives: •

To attend the rally in P. K Campus and to celebrate women’s day.

Learnings From this rally trainee learned that time has changed and now people should raise voices to take their rights. Man and women have equal rights and we should not only change the way of people think but has also changed the way of people live. Trainee learned that men and women have equal right. Trainee also learned that it has not only changed the way of people live. Trainee learned that people should challenge their problem and to move ahead. Trainee also learned that door to door campaign were initiated to bring positive impacts within the community and this campaign helped not only the women but the of their family and it brings more change in the society.

F. Took orientation on Child Right: Objectives: •

To get knowledge about child rights.

Activities carried out:

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Trainee attended the orientation on child rights. Class was 3 hour long. Mr Nawaraj, awareness program coordinator of APC was the facilitator of the orientation programme. He gave basic knowledge about the child rights. Programme was effective for both trainee and children. All the information was clear as it was shown through pictures. Learnings: Learned about child rights. According to the convention there are 14 articles. These 14 articles can be easily divided into 4groups and they are: a. Survival •

Protection from disease and health.

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Non Discrimination

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Must not show bad behavior

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Shouldn’t hate

c. Participation •

Should get participation in each and every child development discussion.

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Should get opportunity to know about the child’s development discussion.

d. Development •

Sufficient education for physical, mental, social and emotional development.

G. Home Visit: Objectives: •

To understand the family environment and sociocultural aspect of child’s family

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To observe child’s personal life from up close.

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Activities carried out: Trainee visited the house of the student where trainee could observe and analyzes the environment of the children. Trainee visited 3 children’s home they are Reshav Mallakar, Sushmita Poudel and Shristi Gurung. They all live in Basundhara. Learnings: •

Learned that home visit is good way of rapport building with the family and the child as well.

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Learned that all families of children have the same perception regarding their child’s disability.

H. Took awareness program on Health and Sanitation: Objectives: •

To provide awareness to the local people about health and sanitation.

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To form working committee in the village.

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To maintain personal hygiene and good health of the community people.

Activities carried out: One of the activity trainee carried out during the field visit was took awareness program on health and sanitation. Trainee had to go Thakle village and give orientation classes about health and sanitation to the local people living in that area. The main objective of the awareness program was to aware the local people about health and sanitation and especially about the benefits of using latrine. There were about 32 houses in the Thalkle village and there were hardly one or two toilets in that area. The local people were unaware about the benefits of using latrine facilities. So the main aim of the trainee was to give orientation class and aware the local people. Learnings: •

Learned to manage the program and give orientation class.

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Learned the techniques to run the awareness class to the community people.

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I. Participated in the vulture conservation festival: Objectives: •

To know about the project and its objective.

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To learn about the project steps.

Activities carried out: Trainee got involved in the program called Vulture conservation festival. It was a three days program which was held in Basa Basahi, Nawalparasi District with a slogan “Be a part of Human Culture; Save Vulture, to Save Nature”. It was a noble initiative of Roots and Shoots Nepal with the objective to bring into attention the plight of Vultures in Nepal and as a whole in South Asian countries. In this three days festival of Vulture conservation, there was the fun, entertainment and awareness about the conservation message. This festival has also promoted the Tharu culture and traditions. The main highlights of festivals were: •

Cycling along the local trails and river banks.

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Experience a thrilling experience of rafting.

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Nature Hike to understand more about the ecology.

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Bird watching along the forest and bank of a river.

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Vulture and its nest observation.

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Beach Volleyball and Football.

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Tharu Cultureal Dance shows.

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Exhibition of Tharu costumes, food and cultural tools.

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Vulture photo exhibition and painting competition.

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Documentary show.

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Home stay in Traditional Tharu’s House.

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Tented Camping.

Learnings:

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Learned about the vulture restaurant where people provide healthy food for the vultures.

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Learned about the experience life of terai region.

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Learned about many means of recreational activities.

J. Participated in HIV and AIDS orientation Programmes: Objectives: •

To participate actively in the orientation programme and be able to facilitate as a good facilitator in different school.

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To learn new things about HIV and AIDS and solve the quiries.

Activities carried out: The trainee participated in HIV and AIDS orientation program facilitated by Gauri Adhikari, who works in Prerana organization. It was one day programme from 10 to 5pm where trainee got facilitation skills in carrying out the awareness programme in different schools of Kathmandu Valley. Learnings: •

Trainee learned about HIV and AIDS, its causes, symptoms, preventive measures etc. which were very important to the trainee while doing the presentation.

K. Participated in the orientation workshop on CRC optional protocol shadow reporting: Objectives: •

To know the aim of the orientation workshop and to participate actively.

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To gain idea or information that how shadow reporting should be done.

Activities carried out:

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The orientation programme was organized at Save the Children office in Chinatown , Sundhara. The programme was conducted by Kapil Aryal where he presented about the UN system, shadow reports and CRC optional protocols. The trainees actively participated in the workshop and had incredible learning. Learnings: •

Trainee learned that the aim of the workshop was to make people aware of CRC and make them understand it.

5. Overall Learnings: •

Trainee learned about the structure of the organization.

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Trainee also learnt to use different resources to search and gather information.

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Trainee learned about child rights.

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Learned to interact with the staffs and other of the organizations.

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Learned about different issue such as human rights post conflict and post modern conflict.

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Trainee learned how single women get their right, about single women and the problem faces and also some solution related to them.

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Trainee also learned that door to door campaign were initiated to bring positive impacts within the community and this campaign helped not only the women but the of their family and it brings more change in the society.

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Trainee learned that home visit is good way of rapport building with the family and the child as well.

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Learned to manage the program and give orientation class.

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Learned the techniques to run the awareness class to the community people.

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Trainee learned about the vulture restaurant where people provide healthy food for the vultures.

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Trainee also learned about the experience life of terai region.

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Trainee learned about many means of recreational activities.

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Trainee learned about HIV and AIDS, its causes, symptoms, preventive measures etc. which were very important to the trainee while doing the presentation.

6. Theory Applied: Trainee while working at the department, interacting with the staffs and participating the programs met different people and applied some theories of social work, which are as follows: 1. Principle of meaningful relationship: While interacting with the staffs, co-worker and local people of community trainee applied the principle of meaningful relationship. Trainee always treated them nicely and showed the empathy at the place where trainee have to. 2. Principle of acceptance: While working at the organization trainee met different culture at that time trainee accepted them as they are with their culture and tradition. Trainee stayed at their home and learned their livelihood. 3. Principle of Confidentiality: Trainee maintained the confidentiality while working at the organization. Those and condition which were discussed in the office were always kept confidence without sharing with others. 4. Principle of non judgmental attitude: Trainee never judged any activities that were done by the people of the organization. Trainee always followed the rules and regulation of the organization without saying that is right or wrong. 5. Principle of self determination: Trainee always respect the decisions made by the seniors and followed it. Trainee never tried to put own idea at any programme. Trainee also let the local people do what they want to do.

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6. Report writing: Trainee wrote reports of the programme which trainee have attended in the organization. 7. Applying the code of ethics, ethical standard and ethical principles: The social workers should promote the general welfare of society. They should act to insure that all people have access to the resource, services and opportunities that they require. 8. Four Practice System: •

Client system

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Change agent system

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Target system

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Action system

Trainee worked as a change agent, the web of the patterned relationship between people. He/she does this influencing people in the system to change the ways to interact with one another. Trainee identified the problems. And action system could also be formed to study and collect about the problem. It is necessary to form one or more action system to influence the target change.

7. Analysis and Impression: First of all trainee observed about the department as a non profitable, non political network. Trainee also observed that department was conducting various activities by sending by sending their students in various programmes. Trainee analyzed that the staffs and supervisors were really helpful and cooperative. Department offers its services to the students who are active in social issues and in programmes. If we there as a trainee we can develop the interacting skills and learn many things realted to different social issues.

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9. Suggestion or Recommendation: For the Department: As it is a non profitable and non political organization it has a good network with the other organization and INGO’S which would help in the good rapport building with other different organization. Trainee felt that the organization was really doing its task for which it was established for. For the trainee: Department of social work is a good platform to explore the capabilities of the trainees. New trainees should be punctual in the organization and should use the dress code. Trainee has to visit different places and have to interact with the different people in different issues. The most essential thing is that new trainee should use proper language to deal with others.

9. Conclusion: There are various organizations that are working in different other issues of the country. Different organizations are working in different issues such as for children, HIV/AIDS, for women, against drugs abuse and addiction. Likewise Department of social work is a small institution under K and K College works for social issues. It is a good platform to explore the capacities of the trainees. It has good network with other ngos. As it is a non profitable and non political organization, it is doing its task for which it was established. It was the great opportunity for the trainee to be placed in this institution. If these types of non profitable and non political organization are established under college then country’s education will head towards development. It will develop the interaction skill with people in different issues. And lastly, new trainee should be cooperative, hardworking and energetic. He/she should maintain his/her dress code and all the disciplines.

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