Message from IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President Following the Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan
Dear colleagues and friends, Following the earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on 28 July 2026, I have received many messages of concern, support, and …
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IFSW at the United Nations: Update from the Asia Pacific team July 2026
IFSW at the United Nations: Update from the Asia Pacific team July 2026 The IFSW United Nations Commission advocates on key social issues and …
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New IFSW President Embarks on First Official Overseas Visit to Strengthen Regional and Global Partnerships
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) is pleased to announce that its newly elected Global President, Eva Ponce de Leon, has completed her first …
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IFSW-AP Leaders Foster International Exchange at the 43rd Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work
On 11-12 July 2026, the 43rd Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for the Study of Social Work was held at the Japan College of …
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IFSW Asia-Pacific Completes Regional Development Fund 2025 Project on Intergenerational Solidarity
The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has successfully completed its 2025 Regional Development Fund (RDF) project Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity in the Present and for the Future in …
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Newly Published Report on Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific and the Global Standards
A report titled the Development of Standards for Social Work Education and Training in Asia and Pacific Countries: Examination for Global Education and Training based …
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Solidarity with Social Workers in Iran
The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) expresses its solidarity with social workers in Iran who continue to serve their communities amid escalating hostilities affecting …
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IFSW UN representatives attend the UN’s 2026 Asia-Pacific SDG Forum
Representatives from the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) United Nations Commission have joined regional leaders at the UN’s Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development 2026, …
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From Mindanao to the World: Co-building Hope and Harmony in Midsayap
Social workers, community leaders, and international delegates gathered at the Mega Market Event Center in Midsayap, North Cotabato, Philippines on 20 March 2026 to celebrate …
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Statement Calling for Peace and Solidarity
The IFSW Asia-Pacific Region has issued a statement calling for peace and solidarity in response to rising global tensions and ongoing conflicts affecting communities across …
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