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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is inviting applications for up to 3 volunteer positions as Regional Representatives to the UN Office. These roles aim to advocate for […]
IFSW Africa region recently concluded a highly successful sub-regional meeting at the Saint Manick Hotel in Lomé, Togo, on June 28-29, 2024. The event, which brought together social work associations […]
La région Afrique de la FITS a le plaisir d’annoncer l’élection d’Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, en tant que nouveau vice-président. L’élection d’Abib marque un ajout important au conseil d’administration en […]
IFSW Africa Region is pleased to announce the election of Abib Ndiaye from Senegal as the new Vice President. Abib’s election marks a significant addition to the board as a […]
In the photo community leaders of Mukuru Kaiyaba along with social workers In 2005 a social worker Evans Nyakundi and his colleagues first visited the Mukuru Kaiyaba community, a slum […]
Members of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas Ngumi, Lotie Mwakio, Josphat Kiarie, […]
(Leia esta notícia em português) The first National Conference of Social Workers in Guinea-Bissau was held on May 23-24, 2024, at the ENA Conference Hall. Organised by the Guinean Association […]
The Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, successfully hosted the National Social Work Conference 2024 on April 29th at the Tunde […]
SAVE THE DATE AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE 2025 French – SAVE THE DATE CONFÉRENCE DE LA RÉGION AFRIQUE 2025 Portuguese – GUARDAR A DATA CONFERÊNCIA DA REGIÃO DE ÁFRICA 2025 The […]
At the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global Vice President Charles Mbugua, of […]
IFSW long-term volunteer and leader Nigel Hall has just been awarded the ‘Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’ by the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards on 11 May 2024 […]
National Social Work Conference Aims to Shape the Future of Social Work in Sierra Leone Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW), in collaboration with the […]
Goma Refugee Camp Project Update: Training Complete, Construction Begins GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A project aimed at supporting displaced people in Goma has successfully trained its first group […]
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 […]
This 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 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 […]
Dear 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 […]
In 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 […]
The 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 […]
IFSW 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 […]