Culture is a complex system of shared values, beliefs, customs, language, traditions, norms, symbols, and practices that guide the behavior of individuals and groups. In International Social Work, culture plays a crucial role because social workers interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Understanding the functions of culture enables social workers to provide culturally sensitive, inclusive, and effective services while respecting human dignity and social justice. One of the primary functions of culture is to provide identity. Culture gives individuals a sense of belonging to a particular community, nation, ethnic group, or religion. It shapes personal and collective identities through shared traditions, language, history, and customs. In international social work, recognizing cultural identity helps social workers understand clients' perspectives and strengthen their self-esteem and social inclusion. Culture also regulates social behavior by establishing norms, values, and rules that define acceptable and unacceptable conduct. These norms guide people's interactions within families, communities, workplaces, and institutions. Social workers must understand these cultural norms to avoid misunderstandings and to develop interventions that are respectful of clients' beliefs and practices. Another important function is socialization. Culture transmits knowledge, values, attitudes, and behavioral patterns from one generation to another through family, education, religion, and community institutions. Through socialization, individuals learn social roles, responsibilities, and expectations. International social workers often work with