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Bi-Directional Global Social Work Education

LEARN MORE.CONTRIBUTE MOREPLAN NOW TO INCLUDE A GLOBALLY-FOCUSED COURSE either at NYC Silver or at a NYU Global Campus

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MISSION

McSilver conducts, promotes, and disseminates interdisciplinary, applied research to address root causes of, effects of, and responses to poverty locally, across the US and globally.

McSilver Community Collaborative Board

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What defines the activities at McSilver?

Commitment to conducting applied research studies drawing on collaborative, action oriented research methods

Participatory research has been described as providing direct benefit to participants either through direct intervention or by using the results to inform action for change (Israel et al., 1998, p. 175).

What distinguishes participatory research efforts from other approaches is the emphasis on the intensive and ongoing participation of direct service providers and community members in creating knowledge (Israel, Schulz, Parker, & Becker, 1998).

COLLABORATION WITH POLICY MAKERS AND FUNDERS

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE SYSTEMS

DIRECT PRACTICE

WITH POPULATIONS MADE VULNERABLE BY POVERTY AND ASSOCIATED CHALLENGES THAT RESULT FROM LACK OF ADEQUATE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND SUPPORT RESOURCES

NYU

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA & ACCRA, GHANA

Libertas: Roman Goddess of Freedom

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Im here to help.

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Bi-directional Approach to Global Social Work

Intensive Collaboration

Shared goals

Distribution of Power

Recognition of Skills and Competencies

Communication

Trust

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Course content should include:

Preparing Global Practitioners

Definitions and controversies of global social work

Impact of globalized economy and western systems

Understanding of the history of specific country contexts, including pressing economic and social issues

Learning activities that allow for thoughtful reflection

Debriefing opportunities that allow for a safe space to explore steps and missteps.

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Sembrando

Sembrando Creatividad

SECHI

The Secretariat for Habitat & Inclusion (SECHI) is a Buenos Aires City Government body which works to construct an inclusive city, one where all inhabitants are able to fully exercise their right to the city.

SECHI

Ignacio Hurban with his grandmother, Estela de Carlotto, a human rights activist

Social workers must have a global

perspective even if they chose

to practice locally

Take advantage of the

opportunity to leave the

comfort zone you have/will

create in NYC

Appreciate the defining aspects

Of culture and context

Challenge yourself to learn as much as you can at Silver