The 15th Eurasia Forum of Social Workers At The Learning and Training Center on Older Persons, Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, Thailand Date: 20 – 22 March 2024 Theme: BUEN VIVIR […]
Asia and Pacific
IFSW Statement on the Earthquake in Japan: “As social workers, our role in supporting the recovery and rebuilding efforts is crucial”
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
IFSW extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people of Japan following the devastating 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, 1 January 2024. Our thoughts are with the […]
Celebrating a Legacy of Compassion and Service: PASWI Marks Its 75th Jubilee
Information Type: NewsTopic: Conference
The Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) celebrated a significant milestone with its Platinum Jubilee National Convention in Cebu City, commemorating 75 years of unwavering dedication to professional excellence […]
SDGs Halfway Point: Social Work for Transformative Change
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSW
The following statement has been endorsed by the participants of the 27th IFSW Asia-Pacific Conference: In an inspirational display of solidarity and commitment, over 1,000 social workers from across the […]
Statement on the earthquake in Afghanistan
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
As President of the IFSW-AP, I offer my sincere condolences to the many people who lost their lives in the massive earthquake that struck north-west Afghanistan on 7 October 2023. I […]
Solidarity with social workers in Israel and Palestine
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe people of Israel and Palestine are currently going through an extremely difficult and heart-breaking time marked by major losses. The ongoing conflict in the region has created suffering and […]
We stand in solidarity with Afghanistan: IFSW statement on the earthquake in Herat region
Information Type: StatementTopic: Disaster, IFSW
A major 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the region of Herat located 120km (75 miles) east of the Iranian border with an estimated population of 1.9 million people on Saturday, 7th […]
Panorama of Social Work: Innovation and Inclusiveness In Development
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Social workers in Afghanistan demonstrate a commitment to supporting people and communities
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
This marks a significant milestone in the journey of engaging social workers in supporting individuals and communities. The Afghanistan Professional Organization of Social Workers (ASO) has taken a crucial step […]
Asia-Pacific region pre-conference workshop
The Asia-Pacific region invites all social workers to a pre-conference workshop. This is to share, reflect and contribute to the experiences as well as education on DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, MITIGATION & […]
IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter Issue 1 2023
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW Asia-Pacific is delighted to unveil the inaugural edition of our regional Newsletter. Dr Machiko Ohara, Regional President, commented: “I truly hope that publishing this newsletter will give you the […]
Afghanistan Social Workers Association
Name of the President: Mr. Massoud Ayoubi Number of members: 90 Year when the Association was established: 2018 Year when the Association joined IFSW: 2023 Statutes Association of Social Workers […]
World Social Work Day India
Information Type: NewsTopic: World Social Work Day
India Network of Professional Social Workers Associations (INPSWA) is organizing World Social Work day 2023 on 12 Apr 2023 at 7 pm (IST). Mr. Joachim Mumba, IFSW Global President will […]
Afghanistan Organisation of Social Work Joins IFSW
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
IFSW President, Joachim Mumba, welcomed the Afghanistan Social Work Organisation into full IFSW membership. He said, ‘ASO will be a great asset to the international social work profession. They have […]
Asia Pacific social work day 2023 conference
The IFSW Asia Pacific region, invites you to the 14th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work 2023 and the 6th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2023 in celebrating World […]
IFSW Asia Pacific Social Work Conference 2023
Conference Welcome Video Asia Pacific Social Work Conference 2023: Download Flyer | Download Brochure Date: 5th – 7th November 2023 Venue: Cebu City, Philippines – Waterfront Hotel Contact Email Please […]
DONATION TO TURKEY AND SYRIA FROM SOUTH KOREA
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWKASW (Korean Association of Social Workers) announced on February 18 that their board decided to transfer a total of US$20,000, including the Korean Social Workers’ Fund. Dr. Seung-Hwan OH, President […]
Statement by the IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President on the Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSW
Machiko OHARA, Ph.D. President, Asia-Pacific Region, International Federation of Social Workers In the early morning hours of 6 February, a strong earthquake struck a wide area in south-eastern Turkey and […]
Social Work in Afghanistan
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
Photo: ASO board members with IFSW representatives in Kabul During their visit, IFSW representatives are learning from the highly skilled and committed members of the Afghanistan Social Workers Organisation who […]
Japanese Federation of Social Workers International Symposium
International Symposium on Social Work with Ukrainian Refugees and Displaced Persons By Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW). In celebrating the #WSWD2023, the JFSW will hold an International symposium on […]