For Immediate Release
March 15, 2011
“If you are coming to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you are coming because your liberation is bound with mine, then let us work together."
Lilla Watson, Australia
Social workers in Canada join the global community today in celebrating World Social Work Day (WSWD) with the theme, “Social Work voices responding to global crises: Together we develop the Agenda!”
“Today reminds us that the social work profession plays several vital roles in supporting the response of all nations to social, economic and environmental changes,” stated Darlene MacDonald, International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) North American Region and CASW President. “As a result of these leadership roles in our communities, countries and the world, I encourage social workers in both Canada and the United States to use WSWD as an opportunity to help shape the global agenda on social work and social development.”
At the 2010 joint World Conference organized by the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) and IFSW, work began on developing The Agenda to give the social work profession an opportunity to take stock of past experiences and articulate a new and vital vision for the future.
“During this year’s celebration of WSWD, social workers around the world will hold discussion forums, workshops and meetings to discuss The Agenda document and contribute their voice, linking local issues to the global agenda,” stated MacDonald.
To review The Agenda document and provide your voice to these global consultations click here or visit the IFSW website (www.ifsw.org). Also to view International video greetings for World Social Work Day, please click here.
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For more information: Darlene MacDonald, MSW, RSW President casw@casw-acts.ca Tel.: 613.729.6668