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This week the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference. During the visit […]
The 16th National Conference and the 8th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work! We’re excited to invite you to join the Ministry of Social […]
To celebrate World Social Work Day, the Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) held a special event on March 2 at Japan Women’s University. With approximately 70 participants joining […]
Following our call for expressions of interest, we are pleased to announce that the IFSW Asia-Pacific UN Commission has welcomed three new members. Under the leadership of Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), […]
IFSW-AP recently held its annual general meeting on Friday, 17 January 2025.This meeting served as a review of the activities and achievements of 2024. The meeting was attended by […]
Following our call for expressions of interest last year, we received numerous applications from highly qualified individuals. We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm shown by all applicants. After a […]
Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a […]
Current State and Issues of Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders The Japan College of Social Work is pleased to […]
On this Christmas Day, we are pleased to present the latest edition of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter. This issue highlights the outstanding work of social workers across the region, featuring […]
On 15 November 2024, a fruitful meeting between the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region (IFSW-AP) and the Korea Association of Social Workers (KASW) took place at the Japan […]
Cebu City, Philippines – The 76th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, from October 22-25, 2024 concluded […]
From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia Pacific Regional President), visited several […]
The deadline for abstract submission has been extended to June 25, 2025! The Asia Pacific regional conference 2025 will be held on; Date: November 18–21, 2025 Venue: The Bandaranaike […]
The Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) organized an international workshop with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) on social policy and social work between September […]
Mohammed Al-Sharif talked with IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell on his life in Gaza today: More than 11 years ago I quoted Mohammed Al-Sharif, a social worker in Gaza during a […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President, Machiko Ohara, and Regional Treasurer, Viktor Virag, will be presenting at an upcoming event as part of the International Study Exchange Seminar Series. This series, hosted […]
On September 7, 2024, a historic moment unfolded for social workers in Indonesia. Held at the Cimahi City Hall Auditorium, more than 100 social workers gathered to take their professional […]