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IFSW Africa

Social Work has a long history in Africa stemming back to pre-colonial times. The region now comprises 25 IFSW members who are working toward the establishment of a recognised social work profession association in all the region’s countries, and the visibility of the profession’s contributions in addressing the complex factors of poverty, HIV eradication, gender equality and self-led community empowerment.

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Social Workers in Eastern DRC Strengthen Community Support Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
November 8, 2026
The National Association of Social Workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (ANTS-RDC) continues its work supporting vulnerable communities affected by armed conflict and the humanitarian crisis in North and South Kivu, in eastern DRC.
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IFSW Africa President Participates in SASWA’s First Annual General Meeting
November 7, 2026
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) Africa President, Oluwatoni Adeleke Olubitan, participated in the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the South African Social Workers Association (SASWA), held online on 29 October 2026.
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IFSW Africa Awards Small Grants to Strengthen Social Work Legislation
August 5, 2026
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) – Africa Region is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Small Grants Initiative, dedicated to strengthening advocacy for the legislative recognition of the social work profession across Africa.
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SWSD 2026 Conference in Nairobi Concludes with a Renewed Global Commitment to Sustainable Shared Futures
June 29, 2026
The 2026 Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, jointly convened by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), concluded in Nairobi with a renewed commitment to advance the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development through strengthened partnership, collective action and a shared commitment to sustainable futures.
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