In the photo community leaders of Mukuru Kaiyaba along with social workers In 2005 a social worker Evans Nyakundi and his colleagues first visited the Mukuru Kaiyaba community, a slum […]
Africa
Meeting in Kenya for the 2026 ‘SWSD’ Conference Takes Place
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWMembers of the 2026 Local Organising Committee and members of the Kenyan National Association of Social Workers. From the left Evans Nyakundi, Carolyne Rapando, Thomas Ngumi, Lotie Mwakio, Josphat Kiarie, […]
Guinea-Bissau Hosts Successful First National Conference of Social Workers
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Conference(Leia esta notícia em português) The first National Conference of Social Workers in Guinea-Bissau was held on May 23-24, 2024, at the ENA Conference Hall. Organised by the Guinean Association […]
Sierra Leone National Social Work Conference 2024 Concludes with a Focus on Regulation and Ethical Standards
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: ConferenceThe Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Welfare, successfully hosted the National Social Work Conference 2024 on April 29th at the Tunde […]
IFSW AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE-2025
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ConferenceSAVE THE DATE AFRICA REGION CONFERENCE 2025 French – SAVE THE DATE CONFÉRENCE DE LA RÉGION AFRIQUE 2025 Portuguese – GUARDAR A DATA CONFERÊNCIA DA REGIÃO DE ÁFRICA 2025 The […]
IFSW Represented at Global UN Civil Society Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWAt the United Nations Civil Society Conference held in Nairobi on May 9 – 10, IFSW was represented by former African Regional President and Global Vice President Charles Mbugua, of […]
IFSW Longstanding Leader Honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSWIFSW long-term volunteer and leader Nigel Hall has just been awarded the ‘Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Social Care’ by the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards on 11 May 2024 […]
SIERRA LEONE NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE
National Social Work Conference Aims to Shape the Future of Social Work in Sierra Leone Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Sierra Leone Association of Social Workers (SLASW), in collaboration with the […]
Goma Refugee Camp Project Update
Information Type: Report, NewsTopic: Conflict, Social WorkGoma Refugee Camp Project Update: Training Complete, Construction Begins GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A project aimed at supporting displaced people in Goma has successfully trained its first group […]
CELEBRATING SOCIAL WORK ACROSS AFRICA: PROMOTING EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE
Information Type: News, StatementTopic: IFSWDear fellow Social workers in Africa, Today, the 19th of March, 2024, as we commemorate the World Social Work Day, let us celebrate the remarkable strides we’ve taken and the […]
“Investing In Women: Empowering Social Workers To Address Crises And Accelerate Progress” A Call To Government, Donor Agencies And Stakeholders On International Day Of Women Celebration 2024
Topic: WomenThis year’s IFSW Statement on International Women’s Day has been written by Oluwatoni Adeleke from an African regional context: Africa is facing a myriad of crises, from geopolitical conflicts to […]
IFSW Africa celebrates International womens day
IFSW Africa Joins and invites all social workers in celebrating the International Women’s Day with an online webinar reflecting on the theme: ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress‘ Day: 9th March […]
Empowering Voices, Shaping Futures: A Call to African Social Workers on International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: StatementTopic: Human Rights, UN, Children, WomenDear Esteemed Social Workers in Africa, As we commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on February 6, 2024, I extend heartfelt greetings to each one […]
7 February: Join us for a Webinar on Zero Tolerance for FGM
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, UN, Conference, Children, WomenIn recognition of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), IFSW is delighted to extend an invitation to social workers and advocates across the globe to […]
Building Bridges to Peace: Social Workers’ Crucial Role in the DRC Amid Escalating Violence
Information Type: StatementTopic: ConflictThe recent surge in violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in the town of Mweso, Masisi district, North Kivu Province, has brought to light the ongoing conflict’s […]
Call for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, ConferenceIFSW Africa Region calls for expression of interest to host the 2025 IFSW – Africa Region Hybrid Conference. This call is formal following the announcement made public on Friday 27 November […]
Malawi Social Workers Reflect on 2023 Achievements and Look Forward to 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkThe Association of Social Workers in Malawi (ASWIM) has released a report highlighting the significant achievements of the organisation in 2023 and its goals for 2024. The report, signed by […]
Uganda Social Workers Reflect on 2023 Achievements and Set Goals for 2024
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social WorkNASWU engaging with child protection stakeholders during COVID-19 in Buyiga Island,Mpigi District –Central Uganda The National Association of Social Workers of Uganda (NASWU) has celebrated a year of significant progress […]
Young African Social Workers Network commemorate the International Human Rights day
Information Type: StatementTopic: IFSWThe Young African Social Workers Network held a webinar on the 10th of December commemorating the International Human Rights Day. The discussions and reflections emphasised the importance of social work […]
Paving the way for a safer and more secure future for children in Uganda
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, ChildrenA group picture of students and staff of Bugema University after INSPIRE training in January 2023 In an effort to strengthen the social service workforce in Uganda, the National Association […]