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• International social work


  A discrete field of practice within social work that seeks to improve the social and material well-being of people everywhere
• International social work


  • Practiced across geopolitical borders and at all levels of social and economic organization
  • Development-focused, much of the practice occurs at the local, state, and provincial levels within individual countries
• International social work has a rich history that dates back to this period

  Early 20th century
• International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)


  One of the main bodies for international social work, founded in 1928
• After World War II, international organizations such as the United Nations recognized the need for social work on an international level to address the social issues that arose from the war, including displacement, poverty, and trauma
• Evolution of international social work

  • Focused more on social development, social welfare, and human services on a global scale
  • Engaged more in research to further social justice, human rights, and quality of life on an international level
• Activities of international social work

  • Refugee aid
  • Adoption support
  • Disaster relief
• Employers of international social workers

  • United Nations
  • Red Cross
  • NGOs abroad
  • World Health Organization
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Save the Children
  • Women for Women International
• Social, political, and economic events occurring in any region of the world have direct, often immediate, and sometimes lasting consequences on the quality of life and human rights in all other regions of the world
• The underlying dynamics of human degradation and social injustice found in local communities often emanate from social, political, and economic forces that are international in character
• International social forces both contribute to and sustain social inequalities in particular locales (e.g., the international dimensions of global poverty and discrimination on the basis of race, class, and caste)
• Values and beliefs of international social work practice

  • Only under conditions of peaceful coexistence can local, national, and international social development and, in turn, human development be accelerated
  • The need to restructure the national and international social orders is particularly urgent to reduce the profound, largely unnecessary, levels of human misery, degradation, and violence that persist in many countries and regions of the world
  • International social work specialists possess a unique body of knowledge and skills that can positively effect the national and international social situation, especially in helping to find sustainable solutions to recurrent local, state, national, and international social problems
  • Substantial numbers of international social work specialists acting individually and collectively are continuing the national and international social movements begun by their predecessors toward the establishment of a more peaceful and socially just world order
• Goals of international social work

  • The elimination of barriers to development which, in every society, have been used to oppress historically disadvantaged population groups
  • The realization of more balanced approaches to social and economic development
  • The assignment of the highest priority to the fullest possible human development
  • The fullest possible participation of people everywhere in determining both the means and outcomes of development
  • The elimination of absolute poverty everywhere in the world
  • The promotion and protection of human rights for all citizens
  • The realization of new social arrangements that accelerate the pace of development and assure the satisfaction of basic needs of people everywhere
  • The transformation of societies toward more humanistic values based on social justice, the promotion of peace, and the attainment of the fullest possible human development
• Roles of international social work

  • Advocacy and human rights
  • Community development
  • Policy analysis and development
  • Capacity building
  • Cross-cultural practice
  • Emergency and humanitarian response
  • Research and evaluation
  • Collaboration and networking
• Functions of international social work

  • Cross-border collaboration
  • Policy development
  • Advocacy
  • Research
  • Education and training
  • Direct practice
  • International cooperation
• Issues addressed by international social work

  • Global inequality
  • Migration and displacement
  • Human rights violations
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Health disparities
• Trends shaping the field of international social work

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Increasing use of technology and online platforms
  • The growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Emphasis on culturally competent practice
  • Renewed focus on social justice, diversity, and inclusion
• Examples of problems addressed by international social work


  • Child labor
  • Gender inequality
  • Human trafficking
  • Access to education
  • Mental health
  • Disability rights
  • Indigenous rights
  • Elderly care
  • Substance abuse
• Pros of international social work

  • Global impact
  • Cultural exchange and learning
  • Personal growth and development
  • Networking and collaboration
  • Professional development
• Cons of international social work

  • Emotional and psychological challenges
  • Language and cultural barriers
  • Logistical and administrative challenges
  • Safety and security risks
  • Professional and personal sacrifices
• Contributions of international social work

  • Advocacy for the underserved and promotion of human rights
  • Provision of relief and assistance in times of crisis
  • Empowerment of individuals and communities through community development initiatives
  • Facilitation of access to resources and services
  • Promotion of gender equity and protection of vulnerable populations
  • Support for refugees and migrants
  • Collaboration with local governments and organizations to develop and implement social policies
  • Research and evaluation to inform evidence-based interventions and policy development
  • Capacity building and training to enhance the skills and knowledge of social workers and community members
  • Promotion of social justice, equality, and sustainable development on a global scale
• International social work

  A discrete field of practice within social work that seeks to improve the social and material well-being of people everywhere
• International social work


  • Practiced across geopolitical borders and at all levels of social and economic organization
  • Development-focused, much of the practice occurs at the local, state, and provincial levels within individual countries
• International social work has a rich history that dates back to this period

  Early 20th century
• International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)


  One of the main bodies for international social work, founded in 1928
• After World War II, international organizations such as the United Nations recognized the need for social work on an international level to address the social issues that arose from the war, including displacement, poverty, and trauma
• Evolution of international social work

  • Focused more on social development, social welfare, and human services on a global scale
  • Engaged more in research to further social justice, human rights, and quality of life on an international level
• Activities of international social work

  • Refugee aid
  • Adoption support
  • Disaster relief
• Employers of international social workers

  • United Nations
  • Red Cross
  • NGOs abroad
  • World Health Organization
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Save the Children
  • Women for Women International
• Social, political, and economic events occurring in any region of the world have direct, often immediate, and sometimes lasting consequences on the quality of life and human rights in all other regions of the world
• The underlying dynamics of human degradation and social injustice found in local communities often emanate from social, political, and economic forces that are international in character
• International social forces both contribute to and sustain social inequalities in particular locales (e.g., the international dimensions of global poverty and discrimination on the basis of race, class, and caste)
• Values and beliefs of international social work practice

  • Only under conditions of peaceful coexistence can local, national, and international social development and, in turn, human development be accelerated
  • The need to restructure the national and international social orders is particularly urgent to reduce the profound, largely unnecessary, levels of human misery, degradation, and violence that persist in many countries and regions of the world
  • International social work specialists possess a unique body of knowledge and skills that can positively effect the national and international social situation, especially in helping to find sustainable solutions to recurrent local, state, national, and international social problems
  • Substantial numbers of international social work specialists acting individually and collectively are continuing the national and international social movements begun by their predecessors toward the establishment of a more peaceful and socially just world order
• Goals of international social work

  • The elimination of barriers to development which, in every society, have been used to oppress historically disadvantaged population groups
  • The realization of more balanced approaches to social and economic development
  • The assignment of the highest priority to the fullest possible human development
  • The fullest possible participation of people everywhere in determining both the means and outcomes of development
  • The elimination of absolute poverty everywhere in the world
  • The promotion and protection of human rights for all citizens
  • The realization of new social arrangements that accelerate the pace of development and assure the satisfaction of basic needs of people everywhere
  • The transformation of societies toward more humanistic values based on social justice, the promotion of peace, and the attainment of the fullest possible human development
• Roles of international social work

  • Advocacy and human rights
  • Community development
  • Policy analysis and development
  • Capacity building
  • Cross-cultural practice
  • Emergency and humanitarian response
  • Research and evaluation
  • Collaboration and networking
• Functions of international social work

  • Cross-border collaboration
  • Policy development
  • Advocacy
  • Research
  • Education and training
  • Direct practice
  • International cooperation
• Issues addressed by international social work

  • Global inequality
  • Migration and displacement
  • Human rights violations
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Health disparities
• Trends shaping the field of international social work

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Increasing use of technology and online platforms
  • The growing importance of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Emphasis on culturally competent practice
  • Renewed focus on social justice, diversity, and inclusion
• Examples of problems addressed by international social work


  • Child labor
  • Gender inequality
  • Human trafficking
  • Access to education
  • Mental health
  • Disability rights
  • Indigenous rights
  • Elderly care
  • Substance abuse
• Pros of international social work

  • Global impact
  • Cultural exchange and learning
  • Personal growth and development
  • Networking and collaboration
  • Professional development