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 […]
Asia and Pacific
On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Disaster, IFSW, Social Work, WomenIFSW Asia Pacific regional conference 2025
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 […]
International Workshop and International Conference Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conference
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 […]
It was harrowing being a social worker in Gaza before, but now….
Information Type: News, InterviewTopic: IFSW, Conflict
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 […]
International Study Exchange Seminar Series aims to foster cross-cultural knowledge exchange
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
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 […]
Indonesia: Over 125 Social Workers Take Professional Oath – Commitment to Quality Service
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, Ethics
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 […]
Global Standards for Education in Social Work Now Available in Indonesian
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education
IFSW is pleased to announce that the Global Standards for Education and Training in Social Work have now been officially translated and made available in Indonesian. This significant development aims […]
Indonesia: World Social Work Day 2024 Report Released with Focus on ‘Buen Vivir’
Information Type: ReportTopic: World Social Work Day
The Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI) has officially released its much-anticipated report for World Social Work Day (WSWD) 2024. This year’s theme, “Buen Vivir: A Shared Future […]
International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health
The AASW 10th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health (10th ICSWHMH) will be held from the Tuesday 19 – Friday 22 November 2024 in Melbourne. This […]
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event
Information Type: ReportTopic: IFSW, Conflict, Children, Peace
Social Workers for a Free Palestine: Report on the World Social Work Day Online Event On March 19, 2024, social workers from around the globe gathered online for an important […]
IFSW-AP Newsletter Issue 2 is now available!
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
We are excited to announce that the second issue of the IFSW-AP Newsletter is now live! This newsletter aims to provide the latest updates and activities related to social work […]
Indonesian and Malaysian Social Worker Associations Strengthen Ties
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Dr. Puji Pujiono, MSW, President of the Indonesian Independent Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), presented a memento during his visit to the Malaysian Association of Social Workers. The memento […]
International Workshop on Social Policy and Social Work
Challenges for Social Policy and Social Work in Japanese and South Asian Contemporary Societies Organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) in collaboration with the Association […]
Successful lobbying leads to payments for social work students on placement
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW congratulates student advocacy movements, the Australian Association of Social Workers, the Australian Council of Heads of Social Work Education, and all other involved parties for their successful lobbying of […]
Report on World Social Work Day commemorative events in Japan
Information Type: NewsTopic: Health and social work, IFSW, Social Work, World Social Work Day
The Japanese Federation of Social Workers, JFSW, recognizes World Social Work Day as an opportunity for domestic social workers to learn and think about social work around the world as […]
Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, World Social Work Day, Social Protection
Iranian Social Workers Celebrate World Social Work Month Iranian social workers actively participated in World Social Work Day (WSWD) and the month-long celebration in March 2024. The Iran Association of […]
CALL FOR EDUCATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR IFSW-ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNETEER POSITION
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Education
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework […]
CALL FOR UNITED NATIONS REPRESENTATIVES FOR IFSW – ASIA PACIFIC – VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, UN
IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for up to 3 IFSW Regional Representatives to the UN Office in Bangkok, (can based in any part of the Asia Pacific Region). All positions […]
Association of Professional Social Workers of Cambodia (APSWC)
Name of the President: Mrs. Pen Sophanara Number of social workers registered: 393 Year when the Association was established in The association joined IFSW in 2024 Code of Ethics for […]