Dear fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, the 19th of March, 2024, as we commemorate the World Social Work Day, let us celebrate the remarkable strides we’ve taken and the […]
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“Investing In Women: Empowering Social Workers To Address Crises And Accelerate Progress” A Call To Government, Donor Agencies And Stakeholders On International Day Of Women Celebration 2024
Topic: WomenThis year’s IFSW Statement on International Women’s Day has been written by Oluwatoni Adeleke from an African regional context: Africa is facing a myriad of crises, from geopolitical conflicts to […]
IFSW Africa celebrates International womens day
IFSW Africa Joins and invites all social workers in celebrating the International Women’s Day with an online webinar reflecting on the theme: ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress‘ Day: 9th March […]
Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures: A Call to African Social Workers on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: StatementTopic: UN, Children, Women, Human RightsDear Esteemed Social Workers in Africa, As we commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2024, I extend heartfelt greetings to each one […]
7 February: Join us for a Webinar on Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: NewsTopic: UN, Conference, Children, Women, Human RightsIn recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), IFSW is delighted to extend an invitation to social workers and advocates across the globe to […]
Building Bridges to Peace: Social Workers’ Crucial Role in the DRC Amid Escalating Violence
Information Type: StatementTopic: ConflictThe recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in the town of Mweso, Masisi district, North Kivu Province, has brought to light the ongoing conflict’s […]
Call for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference, IFSWIFSW Africa Region calls for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference. This call is formal following the announcement made public on Friday 27 November […]
Malawi Social Workers Reflect on 2023 Achievements and Look Forward to 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe Association of Social Workers in Malawi (ASWIM) has released a report highlighting the significant achievements of the organisation in 2023 and its goals for 2024. The report, signed by […]
Uganda Social Workers Reflect on 2023 Achievements and Set Goals for 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkNASWU engaging with child protection stakeholders during COVID-19 in Buyiga Island,Mpigi District –Central Uganda The National Association of Social Workers of Uganda (NASWU) has celebrated a year of significant progress […]
Young African Social Workers Network commemorate the International Human Rights day
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe Young African Social Workers Network held a webinar on the 10th of December commemorating the International Human Rights Day. The discussions and reflections emphasised the importance of social work […]
Paving the way for a safer and more secure future for children in Uganda
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ChildrenA group picture of students and staff of Bugema University after INSPIRE training in January 2023 In an effort to strengthen the social service workforce in Uganda, the National Association […]
Africa’s Crucial Contribution to a Sustainable and Equitable Global Future
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW, ConferenceThe following outcome statement has been endorsed by the participants of the IFSW Africa Region Conference 2023. In the spirit of Ubuntu, the IFSW Africa Region Conference 2023, held at […]
Bridging Gaps and Creating Change: The Imperative for Social Workers Worldwide to Attend the IFSW African Region Conference in Lagos, Nigeria
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceIn a world marked by constant transformation and an ever-evolving social landscape, the role of social workers has never been more crucial. Across Nigeria, Africa, and the entire globe, these […]
NASW-DRC: Sustainable Change Through Agricultural Empowerment
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, WomenIn the face of ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-DRC) has made significant strides in empowering vulnerable communities in the […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Message from Africa
Information Type: StatementTopic: Poverty, IFSWAfrica ranks high on the acute multidimensional poverty index, contributing the greatest share of the global population living below the extreme poverty threshold of 1.90 U.S. dollars a day. Poverty […]
International Day Of The Girl Child: Let Us Renew Our Commitment To Investing In Girls’ Rights
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, ChildrenDear Fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the challenges that girls […]
Statement on the Social Work Response to the Earthquake in Morocco
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSWOn the 8th of September 2023, Morocco bore witness to a catastrophic earthquake of unprecedented magnitude. This natural disaster wreaked havoc upon the region, leaving behind a trail of devastation, […]
Cross- Learning between Israeli and Ugandan Social Workers
Information Type: ReportTopic: Social Work, Indigenous, EducationCross- Learning between Israeli Union of Social Workers and Ugandan Social Workers- a positive step towards achieving the Global Social Work Agenda. In May 8th to May 15th 2023, the […]
IFSW Statement on the Security Situation in the Eastern DRC
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWPhoto: People escaping war in the Democratic Republic of Congo War and violence continue to rage in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) causing significant pain trauma […]
Sierra Leone Social Workers WSWD2023 report
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: World Social Work DayThe Sierra Leone Social Workers shares the World Social Work Day 2023 report. Sierra Leone joins the world to celebrate world social work day 2023 with a two-day national social […]