World Social Work Day 2025

The Social Work Training and Research Centre (SWTRC) joined the global celebration of World Social Work Day with a series of events throughout March. Traditionally observed on a single day, this year’s theme — Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for Enduring Wellbeing — called for deeper reflection and a broader exchange of ideas.

Intergenerational care and connection are vital for individual well-being, as well as for building resilient economies and cohesive societies. However, these values are often overlooked or undervalued by governments and policymakers.

Through active participation in the OSFISCS International Social Work Conference and by hosting a series of webinars, the SWTRC contributed meaningfully to impactful discussions aimed at strengthening and promoting respectful intergenerational solidarity — both in social work practice and within the broader community.

Intergenerational Solidarity Webinars

As part of the international celebration of social workers, the SWTRC hosted a two-part webinar series to explore generational connections in family and workplace settings. The free webinars, held on March 19 and 26 via Zoom, featured presentations from Dr. Sharmayne Saunders from The UWI Global Campus and Prof. Allison Everett from Carleton University, focusing on multigenerational workforce dynamics and cultural competence in intergenerational social work, respectively. Over 70 social work practitioners and students attended the online training.

Leveraging the Strengths of a Multigenerational Workforce
Dr. Sharmayne Saunders
Head, The UWI Global Campus Country Site - Belize

Cultural Competence and Intergenerational Solidarity
Allison Everett
Assistant Professor, Carleton University’s School of Social Work

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OSFISCS International Social Work Conference

March 18, 2025, Pegasus Hotel
The outreach activity at the OSFISCS conference aimed to promote the programmes and courses offered by the Social Work Training and Research Centre (SWTRC). This was achieved through an engaging exhibition booth that facilitated networking with key stakeholders, including government representatives and social work organizations, to explore future collaborations. The booth featured brochures, a digital presentation, and an Idea Board where visitors shared insights on industry trends, skill gaps, and course interests.

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