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Vacancies for Education and UN Regional Commissioners and UN Support Team in Europe
IFSW has two exciting Regional Commissioner vacancies for Europe: United Nations Regional Commissioner Education Regional Commissioner We are also welcoming applications for : Support …
Read moreCall for expressions of interest to host the IFSW European Conference 2027
IFSW Europe is calling for expressions of interest from IFSW E member organisations wishing to host the 2027 IFSW European Conference. The aim of the …
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IFSW Europe Regional Social Work Conference 2025 Early Bird Deadline Extended
Early Bird Deadline Extended – Register by 1 June! We are pleased to announce that the early bird deadline for the Regional European Social Work Conference 2025 has been …
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Participation and Wellbeing: IFSW, IASSW, and ICSW Call for Inclusive Governance
The three presidents Sergei Zelenev (ICSW), Antoinette Lombard (IASSW) and Joachim Mumba (IFSW) On 24-25 April 2025, three leading global social welfare organisations; the International …
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World Social Work Day 2025 Report
World Social Work Day 2025 Report World Social Work Day 2025: Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing World Social Work Day (WSWD) is an …
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Call for Applications: IFSW Interim Secretary-General
Application Deadline: 23 May 2025 Start Date: 2 June 2025 or as early as possible Contract: 3 months (with possibility of extension) Location: Switzerland | …
Read moreConvocatoria para el puesto de Secretario/a General Interino/a de la FITS
Plazo de solicitud: 23 de mayo de 2025 Fecha de inicio: 2 de junio de 2025 o lo antes posible Contrato: 3 meses (con posibilidad …
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Urgent Call for Funding to Support Our Colleagues and Communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dear colleagues and friends, The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) urgently calls for support to assist our colleagues and communities in the Democratic Republic …
Read moreAppel Urgent au Financement pour Soutenir nos Collègues et Communautés en République Démocratique du Congo
Chères et chers collègues et ami·e·s, La Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (IFSW) lance un appel urgent pour soutenir nos collègues et les communautés en …
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Statement from the President of IFSW-AP On the Earthquake in Myanmar and Appeal for Support
We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025. As of 21 April, more than 3,600 lives have …
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Jane Hoey Scholarship Now Open for Applications – Supporting Participation in APSWC 2025
The International Federation of Social Workers Asia Pacific (IFSW-AP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Jane Hoey Scholarship, designed to support social workers …
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Celebrating World Social Work Day 2025 in Thailand – A Regional Gathering for Solidarity and Social Justice
Celebrating World Social Work Day 2025 in Thailand – A Regional Gathering for Solidarity and Social Justice The Department of Social Development and Welfare, Ministry …
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IFSW President to Speak on Global Panel Exploring Participation, Well-being and AI in Social Welfare
IFSW is pleased to announce that President Joachim Mumba will be participating in a distinguished panel discussion at the upcoming ICSW International Conference on Participation, …
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Statement from the President of IFSW-AP on the Earthquake in Myanmar
We are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on 28 March 2025, claiming thousands of lives and causing widespread destruction. As …
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Webinar Highlights Recognition of Social Work Across Africa
Webinar participants with Oluwatoni Adeleke, Sylvia Daisy Romanus, Joachim Mumba, Mustapha Mashood & David N Jones Progress in establishing recognition and regulation of social work …
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Social Work in The Taiwanese Mountains
This week the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their …
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IFSW Indigenous Commission Statement for World Water Day 2025
Mni Wiconi- Water is Life He wai, he oranga Water is Life Tó éí iiná Water is Life Tjáhtjie leä hiäggub Water is Life Water …
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Register now: New CPD Course for Social Workers on Care & Support Systems
A new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Understanding Care and Support Systems – Opening a Social Worker’s View/Vision on this Global Concept, is now open …
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IFSW Europe Briefing – March 2025
Greetings to all our members and wishing you all a wonderful World Social Work Day. This is the first of regular Briefings for IFSW Europe …
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World Social Work Day Message From IFSW President Joachim Mumba
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