University of Gävle Scholarship for African Students in International Social Work

University of Gävle Scholarship for African Students in International Social Work The scholarship covers the entire tuition fee, but not living expenses, for studies at Bachelor of Science in Social Work – Specialization International Social Work commencing 30 August 2021. More details at:https://hig.se/Ext/En/University-of-Gavle/Education/Scholarships/Application-for-Scholarship-for-African-Students-in-Social-Work.html

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Understanding Day To Day Social Work Teaching, Learning And Practice During COVID-19:A Global Perspective

Dear Colleagues This year with Covid-19 overwhelming our lives has been tough for everyone. Social work educators and practitioners, especially those involved in teaching social work students to become the best practitioners they can be whatever their setting, have had to address enormous challenges. Among many others, these include learning how to use remote technologies…

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IASSW- International Projects Proposal (extended date of submission)

IASSW- International Projects Proposal (extended date of submission) Please note that IASSW has extended the  deadline for the submission of proposals until January 31st 2021. Let me inform you that IASSW annually invites proposals for projects, designed to advance social work education internationally. Grants of up to US $4.000 are available for proposals submitted by IASSW members that can be expected to contribute to the implementation of the IASSW Mission Statement, and to the…

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Agenda Globale per il Servizio Sociale e lo Sviluppo Sociale 2020/2030: Co-costruire una Trasformazione Inclusiva

Agenda Globale per il Servizio Sociale e lo Sviluppo Sociale 2020/2030: Co-costruire una Trasformazione Inclusiva (Italian) Cari colleghi, in quanto Presidente dell’IASSW sono entusiasta che il processo della Global Agenda iniziato nel 2010 sia diventato un movimento mondiale. Durante i passati mesi l’IASSW ha condotto un’ampia consultazione tramite le nostre associazioni regionali e nazionali, e…

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IASSW STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINES AS A GLOBAL COMMON GOOD

IASSW STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINES AS A GLOBAL COMMON GOOD   Social work educators internationally are concerned about the growing social and health inequalities that have significantly increasing in 2020, the year of the pandemic of COVID -19. Therefore, the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) Human Rights and Social Justice Committee; Research…

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WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021 World Social Work Day is on the 16th March 2021. It is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally. This year, the 2021 World Social Day highlights Úbuntu: I am Because We Are. This is the first theme of the Global…

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The Updated Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training: The New Chapter in Social Work Profession

ChineseEnglishFrenchItalianJapanesePortugueseSpanish Announcement of  The Updated Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training: The New Chapter in Social Work Profession The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) and the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) are announcing the launch of the Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training. The updated Global Standards for…

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Understanding day to day social work teaching, learning and practice during COVID-19:A global    perspective

Understanding day to day social work teaching, learning and practice during COVID-19:A global    perspective. Thank you for taking the time to consider this survey. The analysis of your responses together with responses from colleagues around the world will help the IASSW understand academics’ and students’ experiences of Covid-19 and online teaching and learning, and…

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