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Working with refugees during COVID-19: Social worker voices from Turkey

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This short essay aims to share social workers’ experiences of working with refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey. Three of the authors work in different non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in different cities. NGOs play a vital role in the delivery of psychosocial support services to refugees in Turkey and have been inevitably affected by the pandemic. The major practice challenges are being unprepared for tele-social work, a decrease in financial resources, increasing barriers to resources, and threats to refugee children’s wellbeing. Finally, suggestions are made for the near future.

Source: International Social Work

DOI: 10.1177/0020872820940032

Authors: Aslihan Nisanci, Rumeysa Kahraman, Yusuf Alcelik, Ulviyenur Kiris

Institution: Nottingham Trent University

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Racism, and Human Rights

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000