Sierra Leone, Africa
Michael Mitchell ContehDepartment of Social Work, Fourah Bay College, USL, Freetown
- Name of the President: Mr. George Mansaray
- Number of members: 105 trained social workers and 62 new social workers
- Year when the Association was established: May 2016
- Year when the Association joined IFSW: 2017
- CODE-OF-ETHICS of the Sierra Leona Association of Social Workers
- Constitution of the Sierra Leona Association of Social Workers – SLASW
The Sierra Leone association of social workers was conceived in September 2015. The projects preparatory phase was conceived in may 2016; extensive research was conducted on the functionality of social work as a profession.
We work with every category of social workers, teachers, nurses, community based organisations organizing events such as radio talk shows, meetings with student social workers, social services department and personal contacts which promote knowledge about the association.
A team of social workers upholding the profesión code of ethics to build a sustainable framework for social work to thrive. Ensuring for the their professional development and capacity building as well as provide for the needs of all people with particular attention to them empowerment of people who are vulnerable and disadvantaged
- Is it social Work a University degree? Yes
- How many years do you have to study? 4 years bachelor degree. 2/1 certificate
- Do you have to register to practice social work? No