Careers in International Social Work

As a social worker you support people living in a community in solving various problems and enhancing their socio-economic livability. From microcredits to unemployment. And from upbringing to education challenges.

Here you help neighborhood residents or specific groups in communities solve social and cultural problems and challenges. You look at how people relate to culture and use culture and arts activities to help people move forward.

You support neighborhood residents from different cultures with questions and problems. You understand the issues they encounter and support them in improving their perspectives and quality of life.

As a social worker in a refugee camp, you aid refugees with their very specific needs, fears and requests. You support them in finding their way towards a humane existence and a better life.

As a social worker in an asylum center, you have a vast experience with different cultures and global problems. You are a big support for asylum seekers who often find themselves in very vulnerable situations.

Help people live better together. You might set up a youth center, develop cultural activities and support people in working together for a better future. As a project leader, you coordinate various initiatives for the community.

You work with victims of natural disasters and assist in the many different things they need. You set up projects. Provide shelter and safety. And work with the victims to find ways to rebuild their lives.

You lead a group of caregivers and volunteers who apply themselves to helping people build a better life. For example: working towards better hygiene and providing hygiene education in a township in South-Africa.