International Social Work Practice Unit
The International Social Work Practice Unit is open to all NASW-NC members and was developed to support connections for social workers who have or desire to have international experience. The practice unit will hold meetings at NASW-NC conferences, will assist with development of an International Social Work Center, expand the International Social Work section of the Lending Library and develop other member led activities.
A Successful Conference
The International Track of the NASW NC Fall Conference was a real success. There were excellent presentations from Raleigh Bailey of the Center for New North Carolinians and two amazing students, Kelly Cadilla, UNC and Haley Hendrix, NC State. Everyone who joined us on the field trips to the Emma Family Resource Center and Nuestra, two Asheville area agencies servicing immigrants and refugees, found them to be both informative and inspiring. The opportunity to view an amazing array of films on international social issues was really well received. The International Practice Unit will be thinking about when to do this again.
Let us know your thoughts on the listserve. If you are an NASW NC member and want to join the IPU listserve please email one of us and we will be glad to add you to the list.
Gail Kenyon and Linda Williams, IPU Co-chairs
International Issues
UNC China and Haiti Initiatives - To learn more about UNC’s China trip and their work in Haiti consult the UNC newsletter E-Contact at: http://ssw.unc.edu/alumnissw/econtact/1-10
Travel Photos Needed - Do you have photos and stories from your international adventure? Share them with us for publication on this section of the web by contacting Kathy at kathy@naswnc.org.
Get Involved!
The International Practice Unit is currently gathering names of social workers who have international experience. We plan on creating databases of those who can be presenters about international social work issues, those who are willing to write articles for the web page and Chapter newsletter, and those who are willing to be a resource for other social workers who may be planning to travel internationally. If you are a social worker who falls into one of these categories please contact Chair Gail Kenyon at kenyon.gail@gmail.com.
Minnesota State University, Mankato Social Work Department is pleased to offer students and professionals an International course in School Social Work with travel to Australia and Singapore
This online course is scheduled July 12-August 24, 2010 with travel to Australia and Singapore from July 30 to August 14, 2010. This course has an emphasis on evidence-based school social work practice across cultures. There will be 6 nights spent in Singapore, 3 nights in Cairns and 4 nights in Melbourne and include on-site visits with school social workers, guided tours, and a home stay in Singapore. Most meals are included in cost of trip. Summer financial aid can be requested to assist with cost and payment plans are available. The course website address is http://sbs.mnsu.edu/socialwork/international/singapore_australia.html.
Please contact Dr. Michelle Alvarez at michelle.alvarez@mnsu.edu<mailto:michelle.alvarez@mnsu.edu> for additional information. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required prior to March 1, 2010 to register for the course, as space is limited. Thank you!
Global Impact Corps: Global Health Volunteer Abroad Opportunities
http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
Unite For Sight has been featured weekly on CNN International and in The New York Times
Unite For Sight is the world's leader in socially responsible, effective volunteering abroad. Unite For Sight's Global Impact Corps is animmersive global health experience for students and for professionals. All volunteers participating in Unite For Sight's international programs are Global Impact Fellows. They participate daily with local ophthalmic nurses, local optometrists, and local ophthalmologists to support and assist the clinic in outreach programs that reduce all of the barriers to health care, including financial, transportation and education barriers.
Through hands-on, structured training, fellows gain a comprehensive understanding about best practices in volunteerism, global health, and international development. Global Impact Fellows gain skills and are nurtured to become new leaders in global health. Additionally, Global Impact Fellows may participate in the Global Impact Lab, an optional program for fellows interested in pursuing global health research.
Locations (volunteer for 10 days, 20 days, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks, or more)
• Accra Region, Ghana
• Rural Villages, Ghana
• Tamale, Ghana
• Tegucigalpa, Honduras
• Bihar, India
• Chennai, India
• New Delhi, India
• Orissa, India
Complete Details:http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad
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