Ghana Association Of Social Workers - GASOW

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*Message for Members of the Ghana Association of Social Workers (GASOW) – Ashanti Regional Chapter*
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Dear Colleagues,

On this special occasion of **World Social Work Day**, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to each of you for your unwavering dedication to promoting social justice, human dignity, and sustainable development. As social workers, we play a vital role in transforming lives, strengthening communities, and advocating for the vulnerable in society.

This year’s celebration reminds us of our collective responsibility to champion social well-being, especially in the face of emerging challenges. Let us continue to uphold the values of our profession, work collaboratively, and innovate solutions that address the needs of our people.

I encourage all members of the Ashanti Regional Chapter to remain committed to our cause, support one another, and contribute meaningfully to our profession’s growth. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Happy World Social Work Day!

*DICKSON FRIMPONG*
Chairman, Ashanti Regional Chapter
Ghana Association of Social Workers (GASOW)

You are invited to join this workshop coming off this Friday at 3:00pm. You don't want to miss out!

CONGRATULATIONS to Mr Joachim Mumba President elect of International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) - Worldwide organisation of Social Workers

World Social Work Day this year falls on the 15th March 2022. It is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally. This year’s theme “Co-building a New Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind” is a call to societies to ensure equitable distribution of society’s resources, fairness to all manner of people, social justice, respect for the dignity and worth of every human being irrespective of the person’s race, sexual orientation, religious orientation and social status. This places a huge responsibility on Social Workers worldwide to educate societies to eradicate discrimination and social injustice in any shape or form. Social workers have the duty to remind humanity that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” (Martin Luther King Jr. n.d.). It is our responsibility as social workers to educate society on the need to strengthen social networks among individuals, families, communities and nations. It is by doing so that the principle of “leaving no one behind” would be fulfilled. Let us (Social Workers) trumpet the principle of “Ubuntu” which says that “I am because you are”. Finally, let social workers be reminded that we owe it as a duty to educate and empower the marginalized in society to use legal means to demand their share of the national cake to improve their living conditions. As Social Workers in Ghana, let us dutifully play our roles to support the nation’s quest for social transformation with the view of ensuring that no one is left behind. One of the ways to accomplish this task is to speak on behalf of the voiceless and the marginalized in our society.

WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2021


World Social Work Day is on the 16th March 2021. It is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally. This year, the 2021 World Social Day highlights Ubuntu: I am Because We Are. This is the first theme of the 2020 to 2030 Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development.

Ubuntu: I am Because We are – Strengthening Social Solidarity and Global Connectedness. Ubuntu: ‘I am because we are’ is a concept and philosophy that resonates with the social work perspective of the interconnectedness of all peoples and their environments. It speaks to the need for global solidarity and also highlights indigenous knowledge and wisdom. Silvana Martinez, IFSW President commented:

The theme comes from extensive consultation within IFSW and beyond. At a time when global politics has retreated into nationalism, Ubuntu is a powerful message on the need for solidarity at all levels: within communities, societies and globally. It is a message that all people are interconnected and that our future is dependent on recognizing all peoples involvement in co-building a sustainable, fair and socially just future. IFSW invites all social workers, partner organizations and people who care about the future to co-brand the poster.

Yes, Together we can change the world for this and future generations.

PRESS RELEASE!!!