A Focus on Universal Human Needs/Values
IDENTIFYING WHERE PEOPLE, GROUPS, AND COMMUNITIES ARE UNDER STRESS
THE THREE AREAS OF UNIVERSAL HUMAN NEEDS/VALUES
Identifying where people , groups, and communities are under stress
Here is an outline that highlights the three areas (I., II., III) of Universal Human Needs/Values and the three areas within each of those that highlight the range of specific needs and values that underlie those three higher level Need/Value categories. Use this to help identify areas within a community where people or groups may be suffering due to unique struggles, needs, challenges or crises that exist within that community and around which, a humanitarian act of kindness, compassion, and /or generosity can help to make a positive and meaningful difference; whether that difference is small or large.
I. Well Being(Physical, Emotional, Financial, & Environmental)
- Sustenance/Health:
Nourishment
Shelter
Emotional/Physical Health
- Safety/Security:
Order/Predictability
Protection from harm
Predictability/Trust
- Peace/Play:
Acceptance/Self-Appreciation
Balance/Rejuvenation
Wholeness/Tranquility
II. Connection(to Others, the Community, & the World)
- Empathy/Understanding:
To Hear and be Heard
Know and be Known
Respect and be Respected
Self-esteem; See and be Seen
- Community/Belonging/Inclusion:
Inclusion/cooperation
Hospitality/Harmony/Welcoming
Trust/Dependability/Reciprocity
Transparency/Openness
- Affection/Caring/Respect:
Kindness/Compassion
Importance/valued/caring
Closeness/Touch/intimacy
III. Self-Expression (Autonomy/Freedom; to be your authentic self, to find meaning and make meaning)
- Autonomy/Freedom:
Freedom/Choice/ Congruence
Independence/ Empowerment
Self-responsibility/dignity
- Authenticity of Self:
Honesty/Spontaneity
Passion/Aliveness
Inspiration/Adventuresome
- Meaning/Contribution:
Achievement/Productivity
Purpose/Value/Challenge/Growth
Skill/Mastery/Self-esteem
To Celebrate and Mourn