World Social Work Day 2026

Welcome to celebrate World Social Work Day at the University. This year's theme is: Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society, and the day will feature presentations by students and researchers as well as discussions based on the theme.

Date: March 17
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CET
Location: University , Room 33:302 and on Zoom

World Social Work Day is a global celebration highlighting the vital role of social work and social workers in society. The day aims to raise awareness about social work, showcase its contribution to communities, and promote social justice and human rights worldwide

This year's theme is inspired by the African philosophy of Harambee, which means pulling together, standing united, and taking shared responsibility. It is about building hope, harmony, and strengthening community in an increasingly divided world through cooperation, solidarity, and shared responsibility.

Schedule for the celebration of world social work day

Opening speech - Joachim Mumba, President, IFSW. This year’s theme; Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.
Komal Singh Rambaree (Ajit) University of Gävle. Collective Engagement: Boundaries and Barriers.
Field social workers from Gävle presents their work; Thuong Luong, Shewit Mulugeta.
Social work from central Alberta, Canada. Dieulita Datus is a restorative justice facilitator, trainer, and systems change practitioner specializing in racial equity and anti-racism.
Students from University of Gävle
Fika & mingel Break
Artistic Expressions; Miles Matunya
Reflection Activity & Group Discussion with the participants in room and on zoom.