The importance of community outreach is reflected in the improved health and economic outcomes of those who benefit from outreach programs.

Social workers and community outreach programs provide the only support for struggling individuals and families in many cases. It’s also a growing area of social work. The separation between those with adequate financial means and those without has grown in the 21st century. Community outreach helps bridge this gap by connecting individuals to the help they need while also developing programs to benefit entire communities.

At its core, community outreach helps communities function better. Social workers who practice community outreach may work directly with individuals, assessing their needs and then guiding them to the appropriate resources. Others design large-scale programs that benefit the entire community.

As intersex communities in Kenya, with an ever growing number of intersex reported cases, it is paramount to engage communities within their specific regions in order to address the socio-cultural barriers that are at the core of negatively impacting intersex persons in the country. This is made possible through community outreaches that help structure interventions that capacity build intersex parents and individuals to be self sustaining.

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