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SUMMARY:International Congress for Community Wellness (ICCW 2026)
DESCRIPTION:CALL FOR CONGRESS PARTICIPATION\n\nFifteen years ago\, a team of European and American educators launched a new model of social work education in the Republic of Moldova. Through the dialogue\, collaboration\, contention\,  and experiment\, a new pedagogical model has evolved.  For the past 12 years\, dialectic social work acquired theoretical cohesion and methodological effectiveness\, as well as a cadre of acolytes – graduates of the Master of Social Work program at the Free International University in Moldova.\nDialectic social work educators and practitioners in Moldova formed the National Association of Social Work in Moldova and organized six consecutive conferences in Eastern Europe – all dedicated to promotion of dialectic social work in post-Soviet countries and beyond.\nThe nexus of the social work tradition in the West and opportunities for educational and professional innovation in Eastern European countries\, where social work was a novelty\, brought about new perspectives on human needs\, human capacities and professional practice.\nThe Sevenths Congress on Community Wellness is dedicated to reconnecting those scholars and practitioners\, who are committed to competence in the rapidly changing world.  The complexities of today’s society can only be understood through the dialogue across national\, sectarian\, and professional lines.\n\nYou are cordially invited to the Rites of Spring – the Seventh Congress on Community Wellness.\n \n\nTopics (Tracks) \n1.⁠ ⁠Community health & mental wellbeing\n2.⁠ ⁠Education and social development\n3.⁠ ⁠Group work praxis: Resilient communities through social entrepreneurship\n4.⁠ ⁠Culture\, identity\, and social cohesion\n5.⁠ ⁠Ecological stability through preservation of culture.\nWe welcome\nConceptual papers\, research papers\, case studies\, educational models\, interdisciplinary perspectives\, and practice-based interventions. \nAbstract submission \nSubmit to: \nAbstract deadline: February 28\nAcceptance notification: March 13\nAbstract length: 100–200 words\nPlease include: title\, author(s)\, affiliation\, country\, email\, and 3–5 keywords\nPresentation formats: Individual (15 min)\, Panel (60 min)\, Workshop (15–30 min)\nLanguage\nThe proceedings will be conducted in English. \nRegistration & fees \nCongress participation is free of charge. Optional add-ons for international participants:\nDay 3 field visit (Voievodatul Cărbunei) with dinner & entertainment: 50 EUR/person\nAccommodation package (3 nights): 300 EUR/person (upon request)\nVisa support / invitation letters and supporting documents: upon request\nTentative program (preliminary) \nDay 1 (10:00–21:00): Opening & Cultural Welcome — Opening ceremony; congress overview and presentations; cultural visit to the “Rites of Spring” Festival at the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History\nDay 2 (10:00–17:00): Congress Sessions — Plenary and parallel sessions; panels\, workshops\, and roundtables\nDay 3 (10:00–20:00): Closing\, Field Trip & Gala Dinner — Final presentations and closing ceremony at ULIM; trip to Cărbuna; gala dinner at “Pestera Balaurului” cellar\nPlease see the attached Flyer for full details.
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/international-congress-for-community-wellness-iccw-2026/
LOCATION:Free International University of Moldova\, Chișinău\, Moldova\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Europe Region Event,NA Region Event
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SUMMARY:The Joint Conference on Social Work\, Education and Social Development
DESCRIPTION:SWSD 2026: Uniting Social Workers to Tackle Global Challenges\nThe Joint Conference on Social Work\, Education and Social Development is a biennial event that brings together members of the Associations of Social Work to exchange experiences\, explore current trends\, and share best practices in the field of social work worldwide. It serves as a vital platform for networking\, presenting research\, showcasing best practices or theoretical developments\, and fostering shared learning. Across the globe\, social workers confront a wide range of challenges\, including—but not limited to—war\, climate change\, and poverty. \nTheme: Harambee for Sustainable Shared Futures\n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/the-joint-conference-on-social-work-education-and-social-development/
LOCATION:Nairobi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T090000
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SUMMARY:IFSW Virtual Side Event for the UN High-Level Political Forum
DESCRIPTION:IFSW Virtual Side Event for the UN High-Level Political Forum \nThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) invites you to join us for an upcoming virtual side panel event in support of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. \n\n\nTheme: Social Workers as partners in advancing innovative\, inclusive\, and coordinated community solutions that tackle social\, health\, economic\, and environmental factors for sustainable development. \n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 8 July 2026 \n\n\nTime: 09:00 – 10:30 AM \n\n\nAs highlighted in Screenshot (75).png\, this panel features an incredible lineup of global experts discussing critical intersections of social work and sustainable development: \n\n\nComprehensive occupational health in care professions: A condition for the sustainability of social protection systems \n\n\nSpeaker: Karina Mancini (Social Worker\, Professor at National University of Colombia\, IFSW Representative to the UN) \n\n\n\n\nFrom Invisible Labor to Transformative Leadership: Women-Led Waste Worker Cooperatives Advancing Gender Justice\, Sustainable Cities\, and Inclusive Development in Nepal \n\n\nSpeakers: Shanti Tamang (Chairperson\, SaSaJa) & Yamuna Ghal (Nepal Center of Contemporary Research) \n\n\n\n\nCommunity-Led Social Work for Inclusive Protection and Sustainable Development \n\n\nSpeaker: Massoud Ayoubi (IFSW Representative for Asia-Pacific\, Director of Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization) \n\n\n\n\nEco-Social Contracts for Sustainable and Just Futures \n\n\nSpeaker: Katja Hujo (Head of the UNRISD Bonn office) \n\n\n\n\nHow to Join:\n\nFor any questions regarding the event\, please contact Evelyn Tomaszewski
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/ifsw-virtual-side-event-for-the-un-high-level-political-forum/
CATEGORIES:NA Region Event,UN Commission Event
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SUMMARY:Encuentro Latinoamericano Estudiantil de Trabajo Social 2026
DESCRIPTION:🌎✨ Encuentro Latinoamericano Estudiantil de Trabajo Social 2026 \n  \n📍 San José\, Costa Rica – Universidad de Costa Rica \n🗓 28 de septiembre – 1 de octubre \n🎓 Evento gratuito \n  \nUn espacio para encontrarnos\, debatir y fortalecer el Trabajo Social latinoamericano. \n  \n📌 Próximamente abriremos inscripciones. \n  \n👉 ¡Aparta la fecha! \n  \nSíguenos para más información: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/encuentrolat.est?igsh=MTVjM2ZhMjA4Zzc2bQ==  \n 
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/encuentro-latinoamericano-estudiantil/
LOCATION:Universidad de Costa Rica\, San José\, San José\, Costa Rica
CATEGORIES:LAC Region Event
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SUMMARY:2026 Social Work Congress (2026 SWC)
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) invites submissions for the 2026 Social Work Congress (2026 SWC)\, to be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 November 2026. \nWe encourage contributions from practitioners\, researchers\, educators\, students\, people with lived experience\, and community partners. Abstracts must be relevant to social work and clearly identify the topic area(s) addressed. \nWe welcome diverse forms of knowledge and experience – including practice innovations\, program evaluations\, policy initiatives\, research findings\, or co-designed projects – provided they contribute to advancing social work in Australia. \nWhy present?\nPresenting at the 2026 SWC is a chance to: \n\nShare your knowledge\, research and practice innovations with a national audience.\nRaise your profile as a leader and contribute to shaping the direction of the profession.\nConnect with colleagues\, academics\, and policy makers to build valuable networks.\nInspire and be inspired by peers committed to advancing social justice and community wellbeing.\nJoin national and international experts and showcase your work in the leading Congress in Social Work.\n\n  \nDownload the call for abstracts \nSubmit your abstract here \n  \nKey dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday 30 March 2026\nDeadline for receipt of abstracts\n\n\nFriday 17 April – Friday 15 May 2026\nAbstract review process\n\n\nMonday 25 May 2026\nAuthors notified regarding abstract submission\n\n\nMonday 8 June 2026\nDeadline for presenting authors to register\n\n\nFriday 31 July 2026\nClosing of early bird registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards & prizes\n\nThe Congress Management Committee will award the following prizes: \n\nBest Abstract – AU$500: All abstracts will be judged during the abstract reviewing process. The best abstract will receive AU$500.\nBest Static Poster – AU$250: During the Congress\, all static posters will be judged onsite at the Congress venue. The best Static poster will be awarded AU$250.\nNEW Best Spotlight Presentation – AU$250: During the Congress\, all spotlight presentations will be judged onsite at the Congress venue. The best spotlight will be awarded AU$250.\n\n\n\nFor more information\, click here
URL:https://www.ifsw.org/event/default-reminder/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Australia
CATEGORIES:AP Region Event
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