Our Partners
Collaborating with government, academia, and civil society to strengthen social work across Somalia.
Collaborative Partnerships
SAPSW collaborates with government ministries, international organizations, professional bodies, and NGOs to strengthen social work practice in Somalia.
UNICEF Somalia
UNICEF Somalia has been instrumental in supporting the development of social work education in Somalia since 2018. Our partnership focuses on strengthening child protection systems, professional capacity building, and establishing sustainable social work frameworks.
Collaboration Areas:
- 1Support for Social Work Education and Curriculum Development
- 2Child Protection and Safeguarding Framework Implementation
- 3Professional Capacity Building and Training Programs
- 4Research and Evidence-Based Practice Development
- 5Policy Advocacy for Children's Rights and Social Protection
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Universities Supported
500+
Professionals Trained
2018
Partnership Started
Accreditation & Regulatory Partners
SAPSW is accredited by key government ministries ensuring professional standards, legal recognition, and regulatory compliance.
Ministry of Interior Affairs and Reconciliation
SO Federal Government of Somalia
Ministry of Family and Human Rights Development
SO Federal Government of Somalia
Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
SO Federal Government of Somalia
Ministry of Education, Culture & Higher Education
SO Federal Government of SomaliaGlobal Professional Networks
Aligning with global standards and benefiting from international expertise.
International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)
Global association promoting excellence in social work education through international collaboration and standards development.
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
Worldwide organization representing professional social workers and promoting social work values and standards internationally.
Global Professional Bodies Network
Collaborative network of professional associations sharing expertise and advancing social work practice worldwide.
Founding Universities
Pioneer universities forming the academic foundation of SAPSW
NGOs & Development Agencies
SAPSW collaborates with NGOs and agencies working in child protection, gender-based violence prevention, psychosocial support, and social development sectors across Somalia.
Child Protection & GBV Prevention Organizations
NGOs working to protect children and prevent gender-based violence through community-based interventions and support services.
Psychosocial Support Organizations
Agencies providing mental health support and psychosocial services to communities affected by conflict and displacement.
Social Development Agencies
Development organizations implementing community-based social development and livelihood strengthening programs.
Social Protection Initiative Partners
Organizations working on social protection systems and safety nets for vulnerable populations in Somalia.
Become a Partner
Join SAPSW in strengthening social work practice and advancing social protection systems in Somalia through collaborative partnerships and shared expertise.