IFSW is pleased to announce that the Global Standards for Education and Training in Social Work have now been officially translated and made available in Indonesian. This significant development aims to ensure that the standards are more accessible to educators, students, and professionals in Indonesia, enhancing the quality of social work education and practice across the nation.
The Global Standards for Education, developed by IFSW in collaboration with the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), provide a comprehensive framework that guides the curriculum, assessment, and professional development of social workers worldwide. The availability of these standards in Indonesian is expected to strengthen the alignment of social work education in Indonesia with global best practices, contributing to the advancement of the profession in the region.
Vasilios Ioakimidis, IFSW Global Education Commissioner, expressed his enthusiasm about this development, stating, “The translation of the Global Standards into Indonesian represents a crucial step in promoting inclusivity and ensuring that social work education is accessible to all, regardless of language barriers. We are deeply grateful to our colleagues in Indonesia for their dedicated efforts in translating the standards. This empowers Indonesian social workers to engage even more effectively with global discourses and practices, ultimately benefiting the communities they serve.”
Puji Pujiono, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), also commented on the release, saying, “This is a monumental moment for social work in Indonesia. Having the Global Standards in our native language not only validates our commitment to international benchmarks but also enables our educators and students to fully grasp and implement these principles in a way that is culturally relevant and responsive to the unique needs of our society.”
The translated standards are now available on the IFSW website, where they can be accessed by Indonesian educators, students, and practitioners, marking a significant step forward in the globalisation and localisation of social work education. You may download a copy here.