DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/50/7-12
Eliza Ismayilova
Baku State University
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9542-446X
eliza_ismayilova@yahoo.com
Perspectives of the Activities of Non-Governmental Organizations
in the Field of Social Services
Abstract
At present, civil society organizations are assuming a progressively significant function and they are expanding the extent of their influence both in our country and around the world. Variously designated as civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations or the third sector, these entities prioritize the social issues experienced by specific groups, endeavoring to formulate solutions. They execute operational functions in alignment with the national and regional challenges faced by each society. Civil society organizations that concentrate on social welfare and provide essential services and assistance are paramount to the establishment of a social welfare state. Concurrently, Civil Society Organizations will prioritize areas where the state has demonstrated deficiencies in its oversight. These organizations seek to utilize specialized, professional personnel to achieve their objectives with greater stability, foresight, and precision. Moreover, the necessity of qualified and professional specialists to address societal issues has emerged as a pivotal aspect for our civil society organizations. The ability of civil society organizations to achieve long-term and sustainable organizational life is contingent upon the possession and retention of a qualified workforce.
However, due to the perception of NGOs in our country as mere leisure and income-generating activities rather than professional institutions providing essential services, the effective resolution of pressing social issues remains elusive. The field of NGO activity bears a strong connection to the discipline of social work. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between civil society organizations and social work and service delivery and to determine their professional status in the aforementioned field.
Keywords: social service, non-governmental organization, specialization, planning, professionalism