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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region has announced Malawi as the host country for the 2027 IFSW Africa Regional Conference. The announcement was formally made by the […]
La Fédération internationale des travailleur·euse·s sociaux·ales (FITS), pour la région Afrique, a annoncé que le Malawi sera le pays hôte de la Conférence régionale africaine de la FITS en 2027. […]
La Région Afrique de la Fédération Internationale des Travailleuses et Travailleurs Sociaux (FITS) a conclu sa Conférence régionale 2025 à Dakar avec un appel renouvelé en faveur de systèmes de […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region concluded its 2025 Regional Conference in Dakar with a renewed call for stronger social service systems, enhanced protection for vulnerable groups, […]
IFSW Africa President, Oluwatoni Adeleke On 20 November 2025, the Social Workers Association of South Africa (SASWA) held its inaugural launch at the Auditorium, Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria. […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region expresses deep concern and condemnation over the escalating killings, abductions, and violent attacks unfolding across Nigeria, particularly in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger, […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) stands in deep solidarity with the people of Sudan during this time of immense hardship and suffering. We grieve the loss of life […]
On 10 September 2025, Oluwatoni Adeleke, IFSW Africa President, Antoinette Lombard, Chair of the Steering Committee to establish the South African Social Workers Association (SASWA), and Pascal Rudin, IFSW Interim […]
Call for applications: Africa representative to the Education Commission The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)Africa invites applications for the position of Regional Representative to the Education Commission. Role Overview […]
IFSW Africa Region is putting up a call for expression of interest to host the 2027 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference. As you may be aware, this call is […]
LILONGWE, MALAWI — The Association of Social Workers in Malawi (ASWiM), in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, held a hybrid consultation […]
La Fédération Internationale des Travailleurs Sociaux (FITS) est heureuse d’accueillir le Mozambique comme son plus récent membre, représenté par l’Association Africaine des Travailleurs Sociaux du Mozambique (AASMO). Cette étape marque […]
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is delighted to welcome Mozambique as its newest member, represented by the African Association of Social Workers Mozambique (AASMO). This milestone marks the […]
The African Association of Social Workers Mozambique (AASMO) held its second national conference on 3–4 July 2025 at the Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel, bringing together national and international experts, […]
L’Association africaine des travailleuses et travailleurs sociaux du Mozambique (AASMO) a tenu sa deuxième conférence nationale les 3 et 4 juillet 2025 à l’hôtel Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress, réunissant des […]
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 of Congo (DRC) who are […]
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 République Démocratique du Congo (RDC), […]
Social Work in Africa: Navigating the Challenges of Social Cohesion and Sustainable Development Le Travail Social en Afrique: Relever les Défis de la Cohésion Sociale et du Développement Durable Download […]
Webinar participants with Oluwatoni Adeleke, Sylvia Daisy Romanus, Joachim Mumba, Mustapha Mashood & David N Jones Progress in establishing recognition and regulation of social work across Africa was reported in […]