Poverty Alleviation and Community Development
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What is the primary focus of community development?

  • Establishing guidelines for government grants.
  • Fostering collective action among community members to solve shared problems. (correct)
  • Providing government assistance programs to individuals.
  • Encouraging individual actions to address personal issues.

    • Which of the following best describes a government program?

  • An informal agreement among community members to achieve a goal.
  • A scholarship that provides financial assistance to students.
  • A cash grant that alleviates poverty.
  • A plan of action initiated by a governing authority towards a specific objective. (correct)

    • What defines the term 'poverty' in the context of the provided material?

  • The state of having less educational opportunities.
  • The state of having less employment opportunities.
  • The state of lacking a socially acceptable amount of money or material possession. (correct)
  • The state of lacking adequate healthcare access.

    • Which of these outcomes is not typically associated with poverty alleviation?

    <p>Decreased access to food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'solidarity' primarily emphasize?

    <p>A sense of unity and shared responsibility among a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)?

    <p>To improve the health, nutrition, and education of children from poor families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program provides emergency employment to displaced workers in the Philippines?

    <p>Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced (TUPAD).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program?

    <p>To allocate resources equitably throughout the Philippines, promoting development in rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Community Development

    • A process where community members work together to solve common problems.
    • Improves community well-being (economic, social, environmental, and cultural).
    • Often starts at a local level.

    Government Programs

    • Plans or systems created by governing authorities.
    • Initiatives to achieve specific goals.
    • Actions are taken by the governing body.

    Grants

    • Formal giving or transferring of resources.

    Poverty

    • Lack of usual or socially acceptable amount of money or possessions.

    Poverty Alleviation

    • Actions to reduce poverty.
    • Positive social impacts like improved access to food, education, and employment.

    Solidarity

    • Unity or fellowship based on shared responsibilities and interests.
    • Relationships between members of a group or different classes/peoples.

    Poverty Alleviation Grants (Philippine Government)

    • Pantawid ng Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps): A conditional cash grant program for the poorest families to improve health, nutrition, and education for children aged 0-18.
    • Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa ating Disadvantaged/Displaced (TUPAD): Community-based emergency employment for unemployed workers, for a minimum of 10 days, max 30.
    • Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program: Aims to improve equity in resources across regions to boost rural development.
    • Scholarship Grants for College Students: Scholarships based on merit, and grants based on financial need.
    • Free Tuition Fees for State Colleges and Universities: Covers tuition fees at 112 State Universities and Colleges and 78 local universities.
    • Social Amelioration Program (SAP): Cash assistance for families affected by a quarantine.
    • Sustainable Livelihood Program: Programs to improve employment and access to services for poor households.

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    Explore the concepts of community development, government programs, and poverty alleviation initiatives. This quiz delves into the various approaches used to tackle poverty and improve the well-being of communities, particularly focusing on grants such as the Pantawid ng Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the Philippines.

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