Organization: Topical Pattern

Audience analysis: The audience for this speech consists of a middle-aged man who serves as a social worker, a young lady who is a psychology student and a staunch follower of the Catholic Church. The last member of the audience is a college professor of psychology. Each of these people employed and has been directly or indirectly involved in refugee work.

Topic: this speech will present a career in promoting advocating for refugees. The job is a noble calling as it serves to fulfil what God values. One can use advocating for refugees to promote love which is the greatest commandment that Christians are expected to fulfill. Advocating for refugees is also in line with the Bible requirement not to mistreat foreigners living in our lands.

General goal:  inform the audience of the programs that advocate for refugees rights

Specific purpose:  inform the audience of the field of psychology and social work and how you can honor God through that in your community

Thesis:  psychological issues and trauma are some of the neglected issues that are not addressed when it comes to dealing with refugees, yet this have a great impact on their lives.

There has been an increase in the number of refugees over the years. Their rights, and how they are been treated has attracted the attention of the international community. This program will not only advocate for the rights of the refugees, or how to deal with trauma and psychological issues, but it would help them stabilize mentally, physically and emotionally, which will signify an act of love. The bible teaches us to show love to everyone, and for us to be good, as well as to treat others the way we would like to be treated (Matthew 7:12). This is beneficial to our society as well as the government. This will enable the concern authorities to handle the issues of the refugees, and put in place programs that will support and improved their welfare. These migrants are human beings that are unlucky in life situations, and they need love and care as much as we do. In regards to the Godly principle, we should love each other, help the less fortunate and let love be the message we preach through our actions.

Introduction:

1. Get Attention

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) declares that “Forced displacement is one of the defining humanitarian and development challenges facing the world today” (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 2017). Also, the number of displaced people exceeded 63.5 million people by 2015 and the period of displacement continues to increase.

1. Establish Relevance

Advocating for refugees is a growing career field considering that the number of refugees continues to increase by the day. As such, there is an increased need for advocacy services.

• Establish Credibility

Having served as a social worker working with organizations that advocate for refugees, I must state that I have gained invaluable knowledge about a career in the field.

1. State the Thesis

Psychological issues and trauma are some of the neglected issues that are not addressed when it comes to dealing with refugees, yet this has a significant impact on their lives. A career in refugee advocacy that seeks to promote the wellbeing of refugees by considering the neglected psychological issue and trauma is rewarding.

1. Preview Your Main Points

In this presentation I will describe the advocacy career by first demonstrating that the number of refugees in the world continues to increase, this will be followed by showing you that there are many traumatic and psychological issue affecting refugees which are not addressed. Lastly, I will show that a job as a refugee advocate is rewarding as it helps to fulfill what God values in accordance with the holy text.

Transition: Let’s closely examine the first point

Body

1. Main Point 1. The number of refugees in the world are increasing

According to statistics published by the UNHCR the global population of displaced people increased by almost 3 million in 2017 and by the end of the year, the total population of displaced people stood at over 68 million (Kouni, 2018). The alarming rise in the number of refugees and other displaced people is attributed to political violence, persecution, civil or religious war, consequently, the world refugee population remains significantly.

Transition: let’s take a closer look at this

2. Main Point 2. Refugees are affected by many psychological and traumatic issues which are not addressed

People who have fled from war zones and have become refugees in other nations are at an increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress syndrome (PSTD) and other disorders associated with traumatic experiences (Fegert, Diehl, et al., 2018). Failing to address PSTD among refugees leads to the development of dysfunctional behavior which limits the ability adjusting to family and social life (Gadeberg, Montgomery, Frederiksen & Norredam, 2017). The impact of these psychological problems is a great challenge to families and the process of integrating refugees to a new society. Therefore it is essential that traumatic and psychological issues be addressed as early as possible.

Transition: This brings me to my third point

• Main Point 3. Advocating for refugees is a rewarding career because it helps to fulfill what God values in accordance with the holy text.

God values the provision of justice and care to the foreigner (Deut. 27:19; Ex. 12:49, 22:21, 23:9) and through refugee advocacy, care and justice will be served to the refugee who is a foreigner.

Transition: This brings me to my conclusion

Conclusion:

1. Summarize Your Thesis and Main Points

As already explained, the number of refugees in the world continues to grow as well as the time period for being refugees. Additionally, refugees face many problems and among them is psychological and traumatic issues which are not adequately addressed. Therefore, a job as a refugee advocate presents a great opportunity to solve a problem and also serve God by fulfilling what He values.

1. End with a Clincher

Could you be in search of a highly rewarding job with many opportunities to fulfill the commandments of God? Advocating for refugees is a career that presents the best opportunities to serve both God and man.

References

Fegert, J., Diehl, C., Leyendecker, B., Hahlweg, K., & Prayon-Blum, V. (2018). Psychosocial problems in traumatized refugee families: overview of risks and some recommendations for support services. Child And Adolescent Psychiatry And Mental Health, 12(1). doi: 10.1186/s13034-017-0210-3

Gadeberg, A., Montgomery, E., Frederiksen, H., & Norredam, M. (2017). Assessing trauma and mental health in refugee children and youth: a systematic review of validated screening and measurement tools. European Journal Of Public Health, 27(3), 439-446. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckx034

Kouni, M. (2018). Impact of refugee population on development: A comparative analysis for the case of host economies. Review Of Economic Perspectives, 18(1), 77-96. doi: 10.2478/revecp-2018-0005

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). (2017). FIFTEENTH COORDINATION MEETING ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION. New York: Department of Economic and Social Affairs.