The Department of Social Development continues to enhance social protection services, achieving improved performance against delivery targets while expanding support to vulnerable communities.

Despite economic pressures and climate-related disruptions, the Department has maintained critical services to children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Child protection and early childhood development
• Social grants administration
• Disability support services
• Gender-based violence response programmes

“Social protection remains the foundation of inclusive development.”

Modernised administrative systems and strengthened partnerships with civil society have enhanced service reach and accountability.