World Social Work Day 2009

International social work is important because social work is the profession of hope. It is not simple optimism that defines us, but grounded hope. Hope encourages social workers to practice in every community in every country -- whether it's a large city, a small rural town, or a remote village.

We do not deny the harsh realities of our societies and our world. We know how difficult it is for people to overcome suffering, setbacks, disappointments and bad luck. Even knowing this, social workers don't give up on trying to help individuals, families, communities and governments change for the better.

We recognize that hope transcends reality, and that the collective efforts of social workers from all of our countries can, and will, continue to improve and enrich the world in which we live.

On behalf of the North American Region of the International Federation of Social Workers, NASW wishes you a happy World Social Work Day.

This video was created on behalf of the North American Region of IFSW of which Dr. Jim Kelly, NASW President, is president. 

The general theme for the World Social Work Day 2009 is "Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda"

• Letter from the President of IFSW
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• IFSW World Social Work Day Web Site
• WSWD 2009 Poster

Letter from the President of IFSW

Dear colleagues and member organisations

I am writing to send my very best wishes for your celebrations of World Social Work Day on Tuesday 17 March.

If you look at our website following the link below you will see reports from many countries about their plans and activities. If your country is not there, please send us your WSWD news as quickly as possible.

http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38001740.html

I hope the day goes well for you and that WSWD will help lift the morale of social workers and strengthen our professional and political profile.

With very best wishes

David N Jones
IFSW President
President@ifsw.org
+44-(0)1604-414345

Queridas colegas y asociaciones miembros

Me dirijo a ustedes para enviar mis mejores deseos para sus celebraciones del Día Mundial del Trabajo Social del martes 17 Marzo, 2009.

Si visitan el enlace abajo de nuestro sitio web, se pueden informarse sobre los planes y las actividades de diferentes países. Si su país no esta allí, por favor envíenos su noticias del Día mundial del Trabajo Social tan pronto como sea posible.

http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38001740.html

Espero que el día va bien para ustedes y que el Día mundial del Trabajo Social ayudará a levantar la moral de los trabajadores sociales y fortalecer nuestro profesional y el perfil político.

Con mejores deseos

David N Jones
Presidente de la FITS
President@ifsw.org
+44-(0)1604-414345

Chers collègues Chers Membres d'organisations

Je vous écris pour vous adresser mes meilleurs vœux pour vos célébrations de la Journée mondiale du service social du 17 mars 2009.

Si vous visitez le lien en bas de notre site, vous trouverez des rapports sur les plans et activités de plusieurs pays. Si votre pays n’est pas sur la liste, nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous envoyer les nouvelles en rapport avec la Journée mondiale du service social aussi rapidement que possible.

http://www.ifsw.org/en/p38001740.html

J’espère que la journée se déroule bien pour vous et que la Journée mondiale du service social aidera à remonter le moral des travailleurs sociaux, renforcer nos professionnels et nos positions politiques.

Avec mes meilleurs vœux