Global social problems and policy challenges are widely thought to be covered by international social work. Using a multi-perspective approach that takes into account global, human rights, environmental, and social development perspectives. The project aims to assist social workers, human service professionals, development practitioners, and others in dealing with current world issues. International social work aids in the resolution of difficulties in human interactions and promotes societal change where it is needed. It increases people's quality of life by enhancing their well-being and meeting their requirements. International social work explores new requirements and assesses problems that individuals in different nations face on a daily basis.
2. International
Social Work
Focused on the
Human rights,
Migration,
international
agencies, etc...
Global Social
Problems
Comparative
socia Policy
and it’s issues
International
Professional
Organizations
Development
- Focused
Source: Healy, L. M. (2008)
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3. According to the National Association of Social
Workers (NASW), international social work deals
with universal problems experienced by people
around the world. There are actually many
employment opportunities within this important
field.
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4. ❖ International social works extends beyond the needs of people in our
country and looks people in the world that need help.
❖International social work not only examines emergent needs but also
evaluate everyday problem that people in other countries endure.
❖ International Social Work promotes social change where necessary, helps
to solve problems in human relationships and enhances the wellbeing of
people’s needs.
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5. “ Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic
discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion,
and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles
of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for
diversities are central to social work.
"Social work is a profession concerned with helping individuals,
families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and
collective well-being. It aims to help people develop their skills and their
ability to use their resources and those of the community to resolve
problems.
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7. Connection
A network of
interconnections
Learn and benefit
from the experiences
and advances of
others
Our commonalities
and the benefits of
our diversity
Positive and negative
consequences
interconnection
Cooperating we strive
to build a world of
benefit to all
Understanding
diversity lead us to
respect than fear
difference
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8. Globalization is the
process by which
people and goods
move easily across
borders.
All global structures
and system -
Economic, Political,
Cultural, Technical in
nature.
Focused on Economic
production,
distribution, and
Consumption
Globalization
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