In July members of the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work, an organisation affiliated with IFSW, met with Commonwealth Youth Ministers in Uganda. See their report here.
Kenya
East African Young Carers Forum in Nairobi, Kenya: “Determined to achieve and shine”
Information Type: NewsTopic: ChildrenAround 75 young carers from across East Africa gathered in Nairobi on Friday 7 December for the first young carers’ regional forum aimed at giving a voice and support to this often neglected and isolated group. The event was sponsored bythe Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW), organised by the Kenya National Association of Social […]
IFSW celebrates World Habitat Day 2012 – Changing Cities, Building Opportunities
Information Type: News, Website/Useful LinkTopic: UN, EnvironmentThe United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. This year, the day will be celebrated on 1 October 2012. UN Habitat is primarily concerned with improving and developing the urban environment in cities, including work in the biggest slum communities in the world. The key objectives of […]
IFSW Statement on Kenya
Information Type: NewsTopic: ConflictThe International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) welcomes the recent development in Kenya towards national unity and co-operation after a very difficult period of violence following the national elections at the end of 2007. The implementation of the power sharing agreement will be a challenge for everybody in Kenya. Real commitment and determination will be […]
