International Social Work
International Social Work Committee Forum
This site is for you to communicate with each other and discuss issues relevant to International Social Work.
As the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), and the International Council of Social Welfare (ICSW) come together to develop "the agenda", take advantage of this opportunity to act collectively with others across the globe.
Please contact Erin Wanini at eskocy@hotmail.com for more information.
Have you wondered how your Social Work can be used in humanitarian work? Look no further.
We have some exciting new opportunities that we wanted Social Work students & alumni to know about:
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If you (or someone you know) is involved in International Social Work, and would like to have your work highlighted, we would love to hear from you.
The International Social Work Committee is planning to highlight the work of Alberta social workers involved in international projects at the ACSW conference in March.
Please contact Rosemary at rosemary.ignacio@rdc.ab.ca for more information.
Teleconference Meetings
International Social Work Committee Teleconference Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 11:00 am
Contact Leslie MacKinnon at lesliem@acsw.ab.ca to be included in this teleconference
meeting with the International Social Work Committee.
News from.......
International Social Work Committee
We are pleased to announce the new Chair for the International Social Work Committee. Rosemary Ignacio has assumed the duties of this position effective September 2011. Committee members are Erin Wanini, Richard Gregory, Naghma Najmi and Marcia Tait. We continue to meet by teleconference each month. Our next meeting is scheduled for Oct 25 from 11:00-12:00 noon. Please contact Rosemary at rosemary.ignacio@rdc.ab.ca if you are able to join us. We are committed to promoting awareness of social work activities around the world.
Famine continues to plague the country of Somalia. While the media has moved their attention away from this country, we encourage our colleagues to support efforts to provide much needed aid to Somalians. Read more about the Horn of Africa drought at www.redcross.ca. Donations can also be made online from the webpage.
“Where you live should not determine whether you live” Bono.
We also want to acknowledge the accomplishment of Liberian social worker Leymah Gbowee who jointly won the Nobel Peace Prize 2011. Leymah led a group of women to take a stand against warlords, and push for peace in war-torn Liberia. Read more of her amazing work at Nobel Peace Prize: profile of Leymah Gbowee. Congratulations Leymah for highlighting the efforts of social workers around the world, and promoting pride in our profession.
Save the date for the next Joint Social Work Conference to take place in Stockholm, Sweden July 9-12, 2012. Make plans now to attend.
