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IFSW celebrates the completion of the Archives Project

International Federation of Social Workers

Photo: Fiona Robertson and Nigel Hall at the IFSW office in Switzerland The IFSW Archives teamFiona Robertson, the official Archivist, assisted by Nigel Hallis pleased to announce that the work […]

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending March 11, 2025

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

A lawsuit alleges that a child who wandered out of his mothers home in West Virginia was placed for that reason alone -- in foster care. He wandered out of the foster home and died. I have a blog post about why this tragedy is a failure not only of West Virginia foster care but also of West Virginia journalism, with links to news accounts about the lawsuit from WTAP-TV, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel and WCHS-TV.

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World Social Work Day at the UN in Geneva 2025

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.Online International Social Work Day Disability Entitled ” Care societiesfor everyone: Advancing the social rights of people living with disabilities,” the day aims to raise awareness, mobilize political actors, and devise solutions to build supportive and sustainable societies. People with disabilities, whether temporary or permanent, experience greater poverty, discrimination, and social exclusion.

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Seeing the Footprints of Social Work in the Fight Against Addictions

The New Social Worker

Every effort to make lives more meaningful, happier, and freer is connected to the value system of social work. In social work, there is no such thing as small or bigevery action that empowers is significant.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

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Human Trafficking: A Hidden Crisis and How You Can Help

Shelter, Inc

Human trafficking of minors is a hidden crisis that affects every community in the United States, yet most people are unaware of its presence. In fact, right here in Illinois, human trafficking occurs every day to children whose average age is 14.By increasing awareness, recognizing warning signs, and supporting survivors, we can protect vulnerable youth and disrupt exploitation networks.

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Social Workers Are Elphaba

The New Social Worker

Elphaba is a symbol of hope for us, as social workers, because she reminds us that we do not have to conform to societal standards and expectations. We werent meant to fit the mold; we were meant to break it!

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