Environmental
What is an Environmental Social Worker?
focuses on addressing environmental issues like pollution, climate change, natural disasters, etc.
What is an International Social Worker?
focus on global issues that affect people across different countries and cultures
What do social workers do globally?
help people in different countries, especially during crises or in communities facing serious social problems
Why are international social workers important?
addresses global humanitarian issues that impact families, individuals, communities, & broader society
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