ABOUT US

Created in 2011 through collective views of some few social workers, the Ghana Social Workers Union is growing very fast in the UK. The Association is guided by a constitution, structured to outline the terms of its administration and how the organisation should be governed. GHASWU will continue to make significant contributions in the areas of social work research, practice, and advocacy.

Our mission statement

GHASWU is a membership association with a dual mission to:

• Promote, develop, and protect the practice of social work and social workers; and

• Seek to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and through its advocacy.

Our objectives

• To create and implement programs, and offer services that will promote the on-going improvement of the wellbeing of the society.

• To educate and provide support services to vulnerable families.

• Initiate projects/programs (long and short term) to foster the development of positive attitudes with respect to family, gender, youth and the aged community.

• Create and maintain services geared to improve the quality of life of our members.

• Provide support and cooperation to other Associations and Organisations whose activities/programs are complementary & supplementary to the effectiveness of the Union.

• Contribute to discussions and decisions on social welfare issues relating to Ghana

• Research and inform on innovations in social services delivery and social work.