There would be two main cultural challenges that I would face when helping the people of Haiti. First, I would have to overcome the challenge of the language barrier. Not being from this country, I would have to have an interpreter with me at all times to ensure that I am clearly communicating with those that are effected so I can understand their needs and concerns. Another cultural challenge that I would have to overcome is what Chimamanda Adichie (Ted Talk, 2009) was referring with the danger of the single story. To truly understand and help the people of Haiti, I would have to remove the thoughts of only seeing them as a country of natural disasters with no resources to overcome. Learning their beliefs, values, and ways of life will help gain the full picture to understand the history of the Haitians and the strength that they have despite the challenges that they face. Being an effective social work leader is being able to embrace the diversity of the client, help them recognize their strengths, in the efforts to make a change for the
There would be two main cultural challenges that I would face when helping the people of Haiti. First, I would have to overcome the challenge of the language barrier. Not being from this country, I would have to have an interpreter with me at all times to ensure that I am clearly communicating with those that are effected so I can understand their needs and concerns. Another cultural challenge that I would have to overcome is what Chimamanda Adichie (Ted Talk, 2009) was referring with the danger of the single story. To truly understand and help the people of Haiti, I would have to remove the thoughts of only seeing them as a country of natural disasters with no resources to overcome. Learning their beliefs, values, and ways of life will help gain the full picture to understand the history of the Haitians and the strength that they have despite the challenges that they face. Being an effective social work leader is being able to embrace the diversity of the client, help them recognize their strengths, in the efforts to make a change for the