Explain The Two Long Term Goals Of Social Work

Long-term goals I have two long-term goals in mind for the next 5-10 years: (a) register to practice social work in South Africa, and (b) organize support groups for women there. When I left South Africa in 2002 to study in the United States, my interest was always to advance my education and experience in different social work programs which could benefit the communities of South Africa in the end. My ultimate goal is to go back to South Africa and work in collaboration with communities and social workers there, as well as those who have interest in protecting women’s rights, with the goal of influencing lawmakers to pass strict laws to protect women and children victims of abuse. To practice any social work service there, the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) requires anyone with foreign credentials to register with the council. To complete my registration and legally practice there, I need to take additional courses in laws and ethics as well as public welfare and policy courses. I hope to obtain my registration and credentials to practice in South Africa by May 2028.
I will network with local town representatives to find ways to improve the lives of this population. I will also seek support from female politicians to promote my social service ideas. Not only do I plan on working in collaboration with these communities to understand their needs, I also plan on designing an education manual to train other workers in social service areas based on the specific needs of these communities. Completion of this goal will depend on how much financial support I am able to receive from the government to design these programs. Gaining government support and advocating for new laws to support and protect women can be a long