National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu

16/04/2026

As Uganda, we are excited to have more reason to be part of The Joint Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2026 June 26th - 29th.

(As shared by organisers, registration link inclusive)
🌍 Keynote Speaker Announcement: Hon. Winnie Byanyima

We are honoured to welcome Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS and United Nations Under-Secretary-General, as a keynote speaker at .

A globally respected leader in social justice and inequality, Ms Byanyima is at the forefront of efforts to end the AIDS pandemic by 2030. Her unwavering belief that healthcare is a human right continues to shape global policy and action. As co-founder of the People’s Medicines Alliance and former Executive Director of Oxfam International, her work champions equitable access to life-saving medical technologies and a more just world.

Her leadership journey—from Uganda’s parliament to the global stage—has consistently advanced gender equality, human rights, and inclusive development.

✨ Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading voices on justice, health, and equity.

🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation shaping our shared future: https://swsd2026.or.ke

16/04/2026

With support from World Education - Bantwana, The National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu Secretariat team and Board Representative Mr. Rogers Niwamanya and Ms. Angela Nalwanga (Deputy Secretary General) are traversing social work teaching institutions in Eastern Uganda such as Islamic University In Uganda - Mbale Campus and Kumi University on how to advance contextually relevant integration of social work knowledge in field.

The team is having engagements with both Social work students and educators in these institutions who included; Mr.Ayub(Head of social work Department IUIU and Board member).

More partnerships with social work member organisations are being identified for social work students placements and mentorship.

20/03/2026

3 Social Work teaching institutions; Bugema University , Kyambogo University and Mountains of the Moon University - Kabarole were handed too certificates of membership having renewed their annual membership during the recently concluded World Social Work Day celebration at KIU.

As National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu we are committed to strengthening partnership with both social work teaching and practicing institutions.

Renew your Institution membership today as we build Hope and Harmony in the social work Fraternity.

17/03/2026

The World Social Work Day 2026 in Uganda, was real, participatory and committed to Co-building Hope and Harmony in Uniting a divided Community.

The National Association of Social Workers of Uganda -Naswu President Dr. Moses Senkosi Balyejjusa, called upon members to make Social Work visible in their communities for them to appreciate the great role the profession contributes in building a better community.

Dr. Jacob Eneji Ashibi, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) of Kampala International University a registered Social Workers with Nigerian Social Workers Association though practicing in Uganda reminded the attendees to build community strength by coming together for a common purpose putting a side our divisions.

The Executive Director - Susan Kajura of The Bantwana Initiative noted that an effective social work movement starts with an equipped and well supported social work students workforce and graduates through mentorship and capacity building forums which is the backbone of its partnership with NASWU.

Presentations from Executive Director of Child's i Foundation Mr. David Adoke, Executive Director of UCRNN-Officia Mr. Damon Wamara, social work students made presentations on theme and with emphasis, for social workers to prioritse understanding community problems better and develop contextually relevant solutions.

The panel discussions on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in higher education moderated by Dr. Kukundakwe Rebecca (Private Sector Foundation of Uganda), called for a joint contribution and participation for both self and neighbours safety from any form of SGBV.

This year World Social Work day was physically attended by over 507 social students and practitioners from 13 Universities, 7 Social Work institutions and United Nations Agency (UNESCO) and 403 stakeholders took part virtually https://www.youtube.com/live/vssptoKvnhw?si=S5fxjjwRdl0uGkek .

We thank all stakeholders for participating supporting the Uganda World Social Work Day 2026 celebration.

Next Destination is Nairobi for the World Social Work Conference in June 2026.

17/03/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/vssptoKvnhw?si=Gvp2Ovl7xyriSYBc.

Join us as we celebrate World social workers day live at Kampala International University.

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY 2026 .World Social Work Day Uganda Conference - 2026 Live from Kampala University 17/03/2026 ...

16/03/2026

THE UGANDA WORLD SOCIAL WORK DAY CELEBRATIONS AT KIU WILL BE LIVE ON THE NASWU FACEBOOK PAGE AND OTHER ONLINE PLATFORMS.

Link will be shared in due course of the Day.

Over 400 Social Workers; Students and Practitioners have confirmed presence at Kampala International University Kasanga - Kampala - Uganda.

16/03/2026

28/02/2026

NASWU Congratulates our Ag. National Coordinator Mr. Niwamanya Rogers upon being awarded a Degree Master of Social Work from Makerere University during the 76th Graduation Ceremony.

25/02/2026

Save the date 17th March 2026.
World Social Workers Day 2026.

Uganda Celebration details are loading and will be shared.

16/09/2025

2 days leadership training opportunity is here for NASWU members and other interested person through our partners 16th and 17th October 2025.

Register with the details in the poster.