KASW (Korean Association of Social Workers) announced on February 18 that their board decided to transfer a total of US$20,000, including the Korean Social Workers’ Fund. Dr. Seung-Hwan OH, President of KASW also promised to donate US$10,000 to the Turkish Social Workers Association and US$10,000 to the Syrian Social Workers Association, which belongs to the Asia-Pacific region.
“Their actions made us aware that we social workers support each other across countries and across borders, and they have shown us a model of social solidarity among social workers around the world.” Dr. Machiko Ohara, IFSW-Asia-Pacific Regional President, commented.
“We, IFSW and IFSW-AP, would like to thank the KASW Board of Directors and extend our special thanks to President Seung-Hwan OH.”