Somali Association of
Professional Social Workers
Unifying, Regulating & Advancing Social Work in Somalia
An independent, government-accredited professional association established to strengthen, regulate, and represent social work practitioners across Somalia through ethics, licensing, and policy engagement.
Key Highlights
Empowering the social work profession through regulation, development, and unity.
National Professional Body
Advancing standards and ethical practice nationwide across Somalia, serving as the voice for all practitioners.
Licensing & Certification
Professional recognition and registration system for social workers to ensure quality and public trust.
CPD & Conferences
Training, learning, networking, and national events for continuous professional growth and skills development.
Research & Policy Advocacy
Evidence-based social policy engagement and professional development to influence national frameworks.
Federal Representation
State chapters across Federal Member States ensuring nationwide coverage and local community engagement.
Why SAPSW?
Despite growth in accredited social work programs since 2018, the profession remains fragmented with no single national body to standardize ethics, practice, and professional development.
SAPSW addresses this gap by providing a unified platform
for professional recognition, ethical standards, and continuous advancement of social work practice across Somalia.
Our Founding Universities
Six pioneer universities united to establish professional social work standards in Somalia.
Somali National University
Founding Member
University of Hargeisa
Founding Member
Puntland State University
Founding Member
East Africa University
Founding Member
Mogadishu University
Founding Member
City University of Mogadishu
Founding Member
Ready to Join
Somalia’s Leading
Social Work Body?
Access professional recognition, training, networking, ethical guidance, and national representation through SAPSW membership. Join a community dedicated to impact.