We consider beneficiaries as people or communities who are facing issues, or susceptible and at risk of facing issues that will affect their social and economic well being. Generally, this occurs when there is deprivation in at least one of the following areas:
- Economical
- Physical (e.g. abilities to perform daily activities)
- Mental
- Social (e.g. ex-offenders, victims of crimes, elderly)
Some examples of groups that have relatively higher percentage of people who are in need or at risk of being in need includes:
- People/Families with low income
- People with health conditions
- People with disabilities and/or special needs
- People with mental health needs
- Ex-offenders
- Disadvantaged youths
- Disadvantaged elderly