Support to Vulnerable People during COVID-19 Pandemic in the Jimma City, Oromia region, Ethiopia By Birhanu Fufa, Department of Social Work, Jimma University, Ethiopia Ethiopia recorded the first positive case of COVID-19 on 13 March 2020. By 29 March, the Ministry of Health announced the first coronavirus related death in the country. On 7th April,…
Call For Articles /Submission Social Dialogue#23 Topic: Social work through a black feminist lens In the next edition of social dialogue, the editors would like to explore social work with a black feminist lens. In particular we would like Black women working in practice, academe, policy and activist organizations to write a short article outlining their…
M.Sc. in Disaster Interventions and Humanitarian Aid: Brochure Content Short Version Interested in working in emergency and disaster interventions? Then, come to study at the University of Stirling, this programme is for you! Study to engage communities in meeting today’s emergencies sustainably! MSc in Disaster Interventions and Humanitarian Aid (12 month programme, Fulltime). Programme Director,…
Call for abstracts: Disability Online Research and Practice Indaba A call for abstracts for the Disability Online Research and Practice Indaba organised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Closing date for abstracts: 11 September 2020 Disability Online Research and Practice Indaba 2020 Authors\Presenters Details and Abstract Submission Guidelines
Invitation to Webinar on 20 August 2020 with Prof Leila Patel For circulation and attendance: The Department of Social Work at the University of Johannesburg and the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions, invites you to a free webinar on The impact of Covid-19 on children and families: exploring the implications of the NIDS-Cram…
‘Let’s Fight the Pandemic Together’: An Online Social Work Service for Adolescents By Professor Liya Xu, China Youth University of Political Studies, China Social Work Academy (SFSWPC), Beijing, China and Zhen Peng, Lecturer, China Youth University of Political Studies, China Association for Social Work Education (SYSWPC), Beijng, China Service Background Since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak,…
The Global Agenda 2020 – 2030 – Consultation On First Theme 2020-2022 The consultation on consolidating ideas from social workers around the world on the next Global Agenda is on-going. Please think and share your ideas to IASSW. The consultation on the proposed pillar for 2020-2022 ends on 30 August 2020. A unique Global…
IASSW Statement on Beirut Disaster The IASSW Board of Directors expresses deepest condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people of Lebanon, following the horrific explosions in Beirut Lebanon.
A light in the darkest time By Liu Xiaoan, Good Companion Response Team, Wuhan, China Email: liu.xiaoan@qq.com “My mother was up all night. What can I do? Please help her. We can’t wait any longer!” This is one of the messages from online groups seeking help during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, the epicenter of…
The Global Agenda 2020 – 2030 – consultation on First theme 2020-2022 The consultation on consolidating ideas from social workers around the world on the next Global Agenda is on-going. Please think and share your ideas to IASSW. The consultation on the proposed pillar for 2020-2022 ends on 30 August 2020. A unique Global Agenda…