International Federation of Social Workers

IV Congreso Nacional - III Congreso Internacional FENACOTSMEX
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-30 | Mérida, Yucatán, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times
2025-09-13 06:00 - 07:30 UTC
COSW policy forum
What it is: The Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) is holding a policy forum titled “From Fragility to Fortitude: COSW Policy Forum Focuses on African CSOs in Turbulent Times”
What it’s about: The forum will discuss a new report on the impact of the collapse of U.S. government funding on African civil society organizations (CSOs)4444. The report is based on a survey of 364 African CSOs in 42 countries and presents a “troubling picture of vulnerability and uncertainty” across the sector5555. The event will explore the future global impacts and opportunities resulting from this funding change.
Key finding: A significant number of African CSOs relied heavily on U.S. government funding; in 2024, 35.4% received more than half of their funding from these sources.
How to attend: Via Zoom by COSW

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Time: 06:00-07:30 UTC/GMT and 16:00-17:30 UTC/GMT.
Venue: Online
Fees: Free
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Encuentro Regional y Congresos de la FITS - América Latina y el Caribe
2025-09-16 08:00 - 2025-09-20 17:00 UTC
Encuentro Regional 2025 de la FITS-ALC
16 y 17 de septiembre de 2025
I Congreso Internacional de Trabajo Social
VIII Congreso Nacional de Trabajo Social
18 y 19 de septiembre de 2025
II Congreso Nacional de Estudiantes de Trabajo Social
20 de septiembre de 2025
Pilar – Paraguay
El Congreso Internacional de Trabajo Social tiene como objetivo generar un espacio de encuentro, reflexión y diálogo interdisciplinario que permita visibilizar y fortalecer el Trabajo Social en la promoción de los derechos humanos, la justicia social y el bienestar colectivo.

Bajo el lema “Fortalecer la solidaridad intergeneracional para un bienestar duradero”, buscamos fomentar el intercambio de saberes, experiencias y buenas prácticas entre profesionales, estudiantes, Academia y organizaciones de la sociedad civil, promoviendo acciones transformadoras frente a problemáticas como la pobreza, el cambio climático, la migración, la desigualdad y los desafíos emergentes en el ejercicio profesional.

Webinar "Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-being"
2025-09-20 04:00 - 06:00 UTC | zoom
IFSW Asia-Pacific Webinar 2025Theme: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Well-Being

In response to shifting demographics and the growing need for intergenerational connection, IFSW Asia-Pacific will host a webinar focusing on intergenerational caregiving and strategies to strengthen bonds across generations.
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, 20 September 2025, 4:00–6:00 AM (UTC)💻 Venue: Online (Zoom)💰 Admission: Free of charge
Speakers:

Asimah Beevi Abdul & Nur Farhana Harun – Assistant Senior Social Workers, Foundation of Rotary Clubs Singapore Family Service Centre (Singapore)

Mai Yamaguchi – Professor, Japan Lutheran College (Japan)

Yada Ponchamni – Project Manager, Mutual Ground (Thailand)

👉 To register: Click here
For inquiries:
Flyer: AP Webinar 2025_Flyer_20250901

IFSW Europe regional conference 2025
2025-10-06 08:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Oslo Congress Centre, Oslo, Norway, Oslo, Norway
The IFSW European Regional Conference 2025
Date: 6th-8th October 2025.
Venue: Oslo, Norway, at Oslo Congress Centre.
Call for abstracts: submissions and registration is now open
Conference title: Bridging Communities: Building Sustainable Futures
Main themes:

Green social work/eco social work
Climate change
UN’s sustainability goals
Indigenous peoples’ perspectives

Sub-themes

1. Green Social Work and Social Work in the Face of Climate Change
2. Indigenous Wisdom and Environmental Stewardship
3. Education and Training for a Sustainable Future
4. Inclusion and Accessibility for All
5. Protecting Children’s Rights and Welfare
6. Health and Well-being in a Sustainable World
7. Gender Equality, Social Justice, and Human Rights
8.Digitalization and Its Role in Sustainable Social Work

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IFSW Side Event at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha
2025-11-04 16:30 - 18:00 (Europe/Moscow)
The IFSW side event on Strengthening Social Integration through Intergenerational Solidarity: A Foundation for Inclusive, Sustainable Societies, during the Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha, Qatar from 4 to 6 November 2025. The will be in-person only, and we exploring ways to share the session with members who are unable to attend. The plenary sessions of the Summit and the companion NGO Forum will be available for online viewing on UNTV.
This side event will explore the critical role of intergenerational solidarity in advancing social integration and sustainable development. As societies face profound demographic, social, and environmental challenges, intergenerational approaches provide opportunities to strengthen social cohesion, build mutual understanding, and ensure that policies and practices reflect the needs and contributions of all generations.
Venue: Doha, Qatar
Time: 16:45 – 18:00 (Qatar Time)
Room: 4
Speakers and Facilitators
Moderator: Priska Fleischlin (Switzerland, IFSW)
Panelists:

Akudo Amadeugwu (UK, IFSW)
Lynne Healy (USA, IASSW)
Benjamin Lough (USA, ICSD)
Bernard Mayaka (Kenya, IFSW)
P. K. Shajahan (India, ICSW)

Organisers
This event is jointly organised by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), the International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD), and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).
For details and concept, please read here

APSWC 2025 Pre-conference Workshop: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region
2025-11-17 13:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Taj Samudra Hotel, No 25, Katunayake, Colombo, 00300
APSWC 2025 Pre-conference Workshop: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region

Date: Monday, 17 November 2025Time: 1:00–5:00 pm (Reception starts at 12:30 pm)Venue: Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka (same as APSWC 2025 venue)Admission: Free of charge (application required in advance)Application deadline: Tuesday, 30 September 2025Notification of acceptance: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP) invites participants to a special Pre-conference Workshop ahead of the Asia-Pacific Regional Social Work Conference (APSWC 2025).
Under the theme “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for the Future in the Asia Pacific Region – Focusing on Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues,” this workshop will explore how social workers can build stronger bonds between generations to create resilient communities and ensure long-term ecological well-being.
Distinguished speakers from across the region will share insights and experiences:

Amarawansa Ranaweera – Former President, Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (Sri Lanka)

Pen Sophanara – President, Association of Professional Social Workers of Cambodia (Cambodia)

Cheng-Hsin Lee – Deputy Director, Rerum Novarum Center (Taiwan)

Manohar Pawar – Professor, Charles Sturt University; Former President, International Consortium for Social Development (Australia)

How to apply:Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the application form.Please note that successful applicants will be notified after the deadline.
For inquiries, contact:
Please note: This workshop is free of charge but separate from the APSWC 2025 conference registration, which must be completed independently.

Click HERE for the flyer

IFSW Asia Pacific regional conference 2025
2025-11-18 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo, Colombo, 00700, Sri Lanka
The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 25, 2025!

The Asia Pacific regional conference 2025 will be held on;
Date: November 18–21, 2025
Venue: The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Theme: Social Work Responds to Climate Change and Other Environmental Issues.
Contacts: APSWC Conference or Email
Host: website
Brochure:
● General Information (Tri-folded)
● Pre-Conference Workshop
● International Comparative Symposium
● Jane Hoey Auction Scholarship
● Post-Conference Study Tour
● Jane Hoey Auction
Program:Conference programe_20250410

International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries
2025-11-19 16:20 - 18:20 (Asia/Kolkata) | Taj Samudra Hotel, No 25, Katunayake, Colombo, 00300
International Comparative Symposium – The Development of Standards for Social Work Education & Training in Asia-Pacific Countries

The International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific (IFSW-AP), together with the Asian and Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE) and the Japan College of Social Work, will co-host an international comparative symposium during APSWC 2025:
📅 Date & Time: 19 November 2025, 4:20–6:20 PM (IST)📍 Venue: Anthurium Ballroom, Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore how social work education is developing across Asia and the Pacific. Country representatives from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan will share their challenges, achievements, and aspirations, reflecting on the Global Standards.
Highlights include:

Opening remarks by Prof. Machiko Ohara, President of IFSW-AP

Symposium objectives by Prof. Mariko Kimura

Reports and discussion with leading educators across the region

Closing comments by Assoc. Prof. David Rose, President of APASWE

🔸 This event is exclusively for APSWC 2025 registrants – no separate registration required.
📄 Flyer download:International Comparative Symposium flyer
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Viktor Virág at 📧 .

IFSW Africa 2025 Conference - Senegal
2025-11-26 08:00 - 2025-11-30 17:00 UTC
Social Work in Africa: Navigating the Challenges of Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development
Le Travail Social en Afrique: Relever les Défis de la Cohésion Sociale et du Développement Durable
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