Consumer Consciousness

At the risk of going slightly beyond what this blog was intended for, ISWC is posting this interesting link about our roles as consumers and big name companies within the ever growing global economy. This is not hoping on a plane and doing work abroad....but it IS taking action and creating awareness.

Chain Store Reaction

This was brought up in a discussion about Human Trafficking in the 251 Violence Against Women course today. 

Where did your shirt come from? 

Who picked the tomatoes in your sandwich? 

Who assembled your laptop? 

What child made your shoes? 

Corporate Watch

Apologies for just throwing these links out there, definitely more to come surrounding these issues- definitely international social work issues. 

ABroader View

One of many many volunteer programs out there- this one interestingly offers specifically "Social Welfare" programs (as well as law, child care, language immersion, and more) - however the SW programs are concentrated in Central and South America (and 1 in Africa).

If you are interested in doing some social work in

• Chile
• Peru
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• and Tanzania

Check out Abroader View