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 […]
Africa
Webinar Highlights Recognition of Social Work Across Africa
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]
IFSW African Region’s International Women’s Day Statement
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
By the President, IFSW Africa Region, Oluwatoni Adeleke. “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” On this International Women’s Day, we, as social workers across Africa, reaffirm our unwavering […]
Strengthening Social Work in Africa: Navigating Progress and Challenges in Professional Regulation
Topic: Social Work
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa Region and the Commonwealth Organisation for Social Work (COSW) are pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled “Regulation of Social Work in […]
Crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo, a Statement from IFSW Africa
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
IFSW’s African Region Regional President, Oluwatoni Adeleke, issues a statement on the crisis in North Kivu, Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo: As the President of the International Federation […]
COSW Policy Annual Forum
The COSW Policy Forum, invites all social workers to the annual policy forum to be held on Saturday. Day: 9th November 2024. Venue: Online Time: 16Hoo to 17H30 GMT Registration: […]
The Association of Social Workers in The Gambia Unites with Care and Prevention Foundation to Strengthen Social Services
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social Work
Image: Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) and Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) In a significant step toward enhancing social work practices in The Gambia, The Association of Social Workers in The Gambia (TASWIG) […]
L’Association des Travailleurs Sociaux de Gambie S’unit à la Fondation Care and Prevention pour Renforcer les Services Sociaux
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Protection, Social WorkImage : Augustina Onyinye Ugbana (CPF) et Basamba Drammeh (TASWIG) Dans une démarche importante visant à améliorer les pratiques du travail social en Gambie, l’Association des Travailleurs Sociaux de Gambie […]
Burundi: ‘We must work together to ensure that social workers receive the necessary support, training, and recognition they deserve’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Children
On 12 April 2024, the National Association of Social Workers in Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), in collaboration with the Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, and with the […]
Burundi : « Nous devons travailler ensemble pour garantir que les travailleurs et travailleuses sociaux reçoivent le soutien, la formation et la reconnaissance qu’ils et elles méritent »
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ChildrenLe 12 avril 2024, l’Association Nationale des Travailleurs Sociaux du Burundi (NASWA-BURUNDI), en collaboration avec le Ministère de la Solidarité Nationale, des Affaires Sociales, des Droits de l’Homme et du […]
Call for Applications: IFSW Africa Representative to ANESW (Africa Network for Environmental Social Work and Disaster)
Information Type: NewsTopic: Environment, Disaster
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to serve as a volunteer Representative to ANESW (Africa Network for Environmental Social Work and […]
NASWU’s Transformative Journey in Elevating the Social Work Profession: Celebrating Milestones and Charting the Future
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
The National Association of Social Workers Uganda (NASWU) has recently released its 2024 report, highlighting the significant strides made in advancing social work in Uganda over the past three years. […]
Call for Applications: IFSW Africa – Regional Representatives to the UN Office
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWThe 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 […]
West African Social Work Associations Convene in Togo to Drive Regional Progress
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]
Abib Ndiaye, du Sénégal, élu nouveau vice-président de la FITS pour l’Afrique
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWLa 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 […]
Abib Ndiaye from Senegal Elected as New IFSW Africa Vice President
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW 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 […]
Social Work Works! The Mukuru Kaiyaba Story
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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 […]
Meeting in Kenya for the 2026 ‘SWSD’ Conference Takes Place
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
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, […]
Guinea-Bissau Hosts Successful First National Conference of Social Workers
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Conference
(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 […]
Sierra Leone National Social Work Conference 2024 Concludes with a Focus on Regulation and Ethical Standards
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: Conference
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 […]