“Social Workers of Korea Gather in One Place! National Social Workers’ Convention to Be Held on Friday, April 11, in Gangnam, Seoul” <Korean Association of Social Workers to Host the […]
Asia and Pacific
Social Work in The Taiwanese Mountains
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW
This week the IFSW Secretary-General, Rory Truell, was invited by the Taiwan Association of Social Workers to provide a workshop and keynote address at their National Conference. During the visit […]
The 16th National Conference and the 8th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work
The 16th National Conference and the 8th Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference on Social Welfare and Social Work! We’re excited to invite you to join the Ministry of Social […]
World Social Work Day Event in Japan
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Human Rights, IFSW, World Social Work DayTo celebrate World Social Work Day, the Japanese Federation of Social Workers (JFSW) held a special event on March 2 at Japan Women’s University. With approximately 70 participants joining […]
Announcement: New Members of the IFSW Asia-Pacific UN Commission
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work, UNFollowing our call for expressions of interest, we are pleased to announce that the IFSW Asia-Pacific UN Commission has welcomed three new members. Under the leadership of Sebastian Cordoba (Australia), […]
IFSW-AP Holds Successful Regional Annual General Meeting
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, General Meeting
IFSW-AP recently held its annual general meeting on Friday, 17 January 2025.This meeting served as a review of the activities and achievements of 2024. The meeting was attended by […]
Announcement: New Members of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Education Commission
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, EducationFollowing our call for expressions of interest last year, we received numerous applications from highly qualified individuals. We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm shown by all applicants. After a […]
Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children
Information Type: NewsTopic: Human Rights, Social Work, Ethics, Children
Cross-border Collaboration: ASO and IRASW social workers workers unite to support Separated Children Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASO) and the Iran Association of Social Workers (IrASW) has established a […]
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON SOCIAL WELFARE IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RIM
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work, IFSW, Education
Current State and Issues of Professional Social Work Education in the Asia Pacific Region Development of Registration Systems for Qualification Holders The Japan College of Social Work is pleased to […]
Special Release: IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter Vol.3
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: IFSW
On this Christmas Day, we are pleased to present the latest edition of the IFSW Asia-Pacific Newsletter. This issue highlights the outstanding work of social workers across the region, featuring […]
International Conference on Indigenous Social Work Practices (ICISWP) 2025
IFSW-AP and KASW Hold Productive Meeting in Tokyo
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Social Work
On 15 November 2024, a fruitful meeting between the International Federation of Social Workers Asia-Pacific Region (IFSW-AP) and the Korea Association of Social Workers (KASW) took place at the Japan […]
PASWI 76th NATIONAL CONVENTION PAVES THE WAY FOR BROADER REGIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Information Type: NewsTopic: IFSW, Conference
Cebu City, Philippines – The 76th National Convention of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI) at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, from October 22-25, 2024 concluded […]
Fiji Association of Social Workers
Fiji
On-site Visit Report after the Türkiye-Syria Earthquake
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: Disaster, IFSW, Social Work, Women
From August 18 to 23, 2024, a team comprised of Rory Truell (IFSW Secretary-General, Ruth Allen, (IFSW Europe Regional President), and Machiko Ohara (IFSW Asia Pacific Regional President), visited several […]
IFSW Asia Pacific regional conference 2025
The Asia Pacific regional conference 2025 will be held on; Date: November 18–21, 2025 Venue: The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Theme: Social Work Responds […]
International Workshop and International Conference Held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Information Type: News, ReportTopic: IFSW, Social Work, Conference
The Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers (SLAPSW) organized an international workshop with the Association for International Social Work (AISW) on social policy and social work between September […]
It was harrowing being a social worker in Gaza before, but now….
Information Type: News, InterviewTopic: IFSW, Conflict
Mohammed Al-Sharif talked with IFSW Secretary-General Rory Truell on his life in Gaza today: More than 11 years ago I quoted Mohammed Al-Sharif, a social worker in Gaza during a […]
International Study Exchange Seminar Series aims to foster cross-cultural knowledge exchange
Information Type: NewsTopic: Social Work
IFSW Asia-Pacific Regional President, Machiko Ohara, and Regional Treasurer, Viktor Virag, will be presenting at an upcoming event as part of the International Study Exchange Seminar Series. This series, hosted […]