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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Advocacy policy brief on social Work regulation in Africa
November 27, 2021
The IFSW Africa Region Ubuntu social work Hybrid conference 2021 with the theme: ‘Towards Ubuntu and Sustainable development: Social Work Position in Achieving SDGs’ held in Rwanda from 23rd to 26th November 2021.
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The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched
November 22, 2021
The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster Launched The 2022 World Social Work Day Poster was launched today.
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Deadline Extension: Submit your Abstract for IFSW Africa Region conference 2021❗
July 29, 2021
Deadline Extension: Submit your Abstract for IFSW Africa Region SWSD Conference before 15th August 2021❗ You are all welcomed for this great Hybrid international Regional Ubuntu social work conference hosted by the Rwanda National organisation of social workers and the IFSW Africa to be held in Kigali - Rwanda from 23rd to 26th Nov.
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Uganda Association Publishes Annual Report
July 8, 2021
The National Association of Uganda (NASWU) annual report has been published highlighting Covid-19, social work practice, Education, as well as summarizes the strategic objectives of NASWU among other subjects.
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