1. Chapter 22 International Social Work Practice

2. INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WELFARE Social Work with Refugees: A Growing International Crisis: (www.unhcr.ch)www.unhcr.ch International Social Development: The Environment and Sustainable Growth: (www.iaia.orgwww.iaia.org Women’s Rights: Health Employment and training CULTURAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES “The India Experience”, see www.csuohio.edu/india_experience). www.csuohio.edu/india_experience

3. Professional organizations The International Federation of Social Workers (www.IFSW.org)www.IFSW.org The International Council on Social Welfare (www.icsw.org)www.icsw.org

4. United Nations’ Agencies United Nations Children’s Fund (www.UNICEF.org)www.UNICEF.org World Health Organization (www.WHO.int/en)www.WHO.int/en U.N. Fund for Population Activities (www.un.org/popin/)www.un.org/popin/ U.N. High Commission for Refugees (www.UNHCR.ch/)www.UNHCR.ch/

5. U.S. government agencies U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.HHS.gov)www.HHS.gov The Agency for International Development (www.usaid.gov)www.usaid.gov The Peace Corps (http://www.peacecorps.com)

6. VOLUNTARY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS The Council on International Programs USA (www.CIPUSA.org)www.CIPUSA.org The alumni of the CIPUSA have now formed their own organization, the Council of International Fellowship, (www.cifinternational.com).www.cifinternational.com Hundreds of religious institutions of all denominations provide support throughout the world. InterAction (www.InterAction.org) is a coalition of more than 150 U.S. NGOs that coordinate their work in disaster situations.www.InterAction.org

7. NGOs in different countries: The Amrita Organization (www.amrita.org)www.amrita.org The Alliance for Arab Women (www.allianceforarabwomen.org)www.allianceforarabwomen.org The Centre for the Development of People (http://cedepghana.tripod.comhttp://cedepghana.tripod.com

8. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES www.volunteerinternational.org www.volunteerinternational.org. It has a list of important questions that you should consider in determining which volunteer organization is right for you: 1. What do you hope to get out of the experience? 2. What are you able to contribute as a volunteer e.g., knowledge, skills? 3. How long are you able to volunteer abroad? At what time of year? 4. Where do you want to volunteer? 5. Is there a language requirement? 6. What type of volunteer organization are you interested in: health,

9. environmental, educational, religious, other? International Red Cross. Care International Global Citizens Network Operation Cross Roads Africa

10. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING ABROAD Developing the Right Mental Attitude: Health and Safety Consider these questions:

11. 1. What role, if any, does religion and spirituality play in the work and style of the organization? 2. What level of skill is required that may or may not match your particular skills? 3. Are there costs for volunteering or working (airfare, room, and board) that need to be factored in? 4. Will the experience help you grow as a person and as a professional? 5. Will you accept a physical environment that has less than modern comforts?