This summary report showcases the achievements of the National Association of Social Workers of Uganda-NASWU from 2021 to 2024. Despite challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic, NASWU has continued to stand tall in promoting the Global Social Work Agenda; promoting system strengthening like setting standards for social work education; supporting social policies, frameworks, and guidelines to standardise social work; promoting the Ethical Code of Conduct, supported social workers to update knowledge and skills through continuous professional development; creating linkages and enabling cross-learning between Ugandan social workers and the global social work community. NASWU also led advocacy campaigns aimed at ending violence against children and promoting mental health amid increased mental health needs plus responding to negative publication by some politicians through an open letter to the president of Uganda; increased NASWU membership from less than 300 registered members in 2019 to 3700 current members including 30 social work teaching institutions and agencies; prioritised knowledge generation and dissemination and supporting early career professionals through mentorship programs and fieldwork placements for a well-planned, motivated and supported social workforce in Uganda.
