News & Events

Stay updated with the latest professional workshops, national conferences, and community initiatives.

What's Coming

Upcoming Events

Join us for these landmark events as we establish and grow SAPSW as Somalia's premier social work professional association.

Upcoming

2026

Workshop

SAPSW Inaugural Consultative Workshop

A comprehensive consultative workshop bringing together social work professionals, academics, government representatives, and development partners to establish the foundation of SAPSW.

Key Objectives:

1 Finalize SAPSW constitution and governance structure

2 Establish professional standards and ethical guidelines

3 Define membership categories and licensing framework

4 Plan state chapter formation across Federal Member States

5 Build consensus on CPD and certification programs

Expected Participants

Social work professionals, university representatives, government officials, UNICEF, and development partners.

Upcoming

2026

General Assembly

Inaugural General Assembly & Board Election

The first General Assembly of SAPSW where members will gather to elect the Board of Directors, approve the constitution, and officially launch the association.

Key Objectives:

1 Approve SAPSW constitution and bylaws

2 Elect the 11-member Board of Directors

3 Formally establish SAPSW as national professional body

4 Launch state chapters across Somalia

5 Announce strategic plan and priorities

Expected Participants

Founding universities, professional members, state representatives, and official observers.

Types of Events

SAPSW will organize various events throughout the year to support professional development, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Annual Conferences

National social work conferences bringing together practitioners, academics, and policymakers.

CPD Training Programs

Continuous Professional Development workshops and certification courses.

State Chapter Meetings

Regional gatherings for professional networking and local coordination.

Research Symposiums

Academic forums for presenting social work research and evidence-based practices.

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What to Expect

Once SAPSW is fully established, we will host regular events to advance the social work profession in Somalia.

National Annual Conference

Gathering hundreds of social work professionals for knowledge sharing, networking, and professional development.

Keynote speakers
Panel discussions
Workshops
Networking sessions

Regional CPD Programs

State-level training programs bringing professional development opportunities closer to practitioners.

Specialized training
Skill development
Certification courses
Peer learning

Research Symposiums

Academic forums showcasing social work research and evidence-based practices in Somalia.

Research presentations
Policy discussions
Journal launches
Innovation showcase