assistance objective

[/əˈsɪstəns əbˈdʒɛktɪv/]
noun phrasepl: assistance objectives
objetivo de assistência
1. A specific, measurable goal or target that an organization, program, or service aims to achieve when providing support or aid to individuals or groups
The assistance objective of the social program is to reduce poverty by 20% within two years.
O objetivo de assistência do programa social é reduzir a pobreza em 20% dentro de dois anos.
2. A predetermined outcome or result that defines the purpose and scope of assistance initiatives
The humanitarian organization established clear assistance objectives for disaster relief efforts.
A organização humanitária estabeleceu objetivos de assistência claros para os esforços de socorro em desastres.
This term is frequently used in formal institutional contexts in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in government social programs, international development organizations, and non-profit sectors. In Brazil, it is common in CNAS (Conselho Nacional de Assistência Social) documentation and municipal social service planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assistance goalsupport objectiveaid targetwelfare objective
Antonyms / Antônimos
obstructionhindranceresistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo de assistência
Standard term used in government and NGO contexts
São Paulo
meta de assistência
Alternative form emphasizing measurable targets
Portugal
objetivo de apoio
Portuguese variant using 'apoio' instead of 'assistência'
USA
assistance objective
Commonly used in federal programs and grant documentation

Related Words

assistance programsocial assistancehumanitarian aidperformance metricstarget outcomeservice delivery

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the assistance objective
set assistance objectives
align with assistance objectives
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