World Social Work Day (WSWD) was launched by The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in 1983. Later, other social work organizations such as the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) have also joined as partners to this event. WSWD has become a focal point in the social work calendar with social workers all over the world celebrating and promoting the contributions of the profession towards individuals, families, communities, and wider society. The day is celebrated every 3rd Tuesday of March.
On this day, social work organizations throughout the world celebrate WSWD by the way of bringing messages to their governments, communities, and peer professional groups on the unique and significant contributions made by the social work profession. The actions also highlight the approach of the social work profession to facilitate sustainable community outcomes by applying a developmental and capacity building approach coupled with advocating for social justice and human rights.
The themes of WSWD are set for two years according to the goals of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development:
2012 – 2014: Promoting Social and Economic Equality
2015 – 2016: Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples.
2017 – 2018: Promoting Community and Environmental Sustainability
2019 – 2020: Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships
2020 – 2021: Strengthening Social Solidarity & Global Connectedness
APSWDP invites proposals from academic institutions, civil society organizations, corporates for partnership in celebrating, commemorating WSWD 2021 in the country by way of organizing events in the form of the conference, training workshops, seminars, and dialogue in any format (physical and virtual).