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How the Family‑First Framework helps bring clarity, unity, and action across sectors By Anja Damaris Goertzen GaonaGlobal Advisor for Child Protection and WelfareA Family For Every Orphan (AFFEO) Summary Across…
By John Mary SsekateNational Association of Social Workers of Uganda Global Context World Social Work Day is a celebration that aims to highlight the achievements of social work, raise the…
By Dr. Dianah AharimpisyaSocial Gerontologist / Lecturer, Makerere University As a social gerontologist, I am committed to fostering hope and harmony within aging communities, especially in contexts marked by division…
By Bryan Sefakor Anyomi Social Worker | Department of Social Welfare and Community Development | Krachi East Municipal Assembly, Ghana “Sometimes, the longest journeys are not measured by distance, but…
By Jefran P. Olingay, DPA (Cand.), MSSW, RSWNational President (2025–2027), Philippine Association of Court Social Workers, Inc. (PACSWI) In the Philippine justice system, the Family Courts serve as the crucible…
By Timothy P. Williams Assistant Professor of Global Practice, Boston College School of Social Work At the Boston College School of Social Work, our theme this year, Accompaniment in Action,…
The African Association of Social Workers Mozambique (AASMO) held its second national conference on 3–4 July 2025 at the Montebelo Indy Maputo Congress Hotel, bringing together national and international experts,…
Written by Dr. Sergiu Raiu, sociologist advisor at the Research Career Orientation and Counseling Center at “Ștefan cel Mare” University in Suceava, Romania (COACH-USV) Dr. Sergiu Raiu, from the Research…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recently released seven regional guidance documents to support policymakers, managers and members of the social service workforce and allied sectors in ASEAN member…
In a recent conversation with Hugh Salmon, Director of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance, Garmai Tokpah, Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Children and Social Protection, reflected on the resilience and…
In Bogotá, Colombia, on 7-8 November 2024, government and civil society leaders and advocates, survivors of violence and young people came together at the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending…
Written by the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance Understanding the experiences, needs and wishes of children and youth in care is critical if social service workers are to provide the…
