Environmental
What is an Environmental Social Worker?
integrates concern for the environment into social work practice; addresses how climate change and environmental injustices affect vulnerable populations
What is an International Social Worker?
addresses global social issues; working for international organizations, non-profits, or government agencies
What do environmental social workers do globally?
advocate for environmental justice, address impacts of climate change, and promote sustainable practices in marginalized communities
What does an international social worker do in international organizations?
address global issues: poverty, migration, and human rights; providing direct aid, connecting people to resources, and advocating for policy change
What education or experience do you need to become an environmental social worker?
education: bachelors or masters
experience: fieldwork, social services, or internships
What education or experience do you need in order to be an international social worker?
education: bachelors, masters, & required license
experience: volunteering domestically/abroad, learn foreign language, & internships
How does an environmental social worker respond to natural disasters, refugee crises, or environmental injustice? (choose one of the options listed above)
provide immediate support, coordinate resources, advocate for discrimination, advocate for equitable policies, & support community-led initiatives
How do international social workers respond to natural disasters, refugee crises, or environmental injustice? (choose one of the options listed above)
recovery assistance, community building, direct services, advocacy, & policy development
Name one department or agency from the slides that hires an environmental social worker.
public health departments, emergency and disaster response agencies, or non-profit and community organizations
Name one department or agency from the slides that hires an international social worker.
United Nations (UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR), International Rescue Committee, Save the Children, World Health Organization, Oxfam International Secretariat, or Food for the Hungry International