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WELCOME TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to the National Institute of Social Development (NISD), the premier institution in Social Work education in Sri Lanka. We are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a degree awarding Institute, under section 25A of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978. NISD is a statutory body functioning under the purview of the State Ministry of Social Empowerment. NISD is committed to be an educational institution producing professional social workers to serve the social welfare, promote social development and social empowerment.
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Vision

Vision

To be a center of excellence, nationally and globally in Social Work Education, Training and Research

Mission

Mission

To enhance human resources for social development through the preparation of competent manpower in social work at all levels, generate and disseminate new knowledge and technologies for social work practice, provide specialized services for social welfare and social development

72
years since establishment
850
Students in 2024
150
Staff
2800
Alumni
5
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Campus life

A residential campus with diverse housing, exceptional dining, health care and over 600 student

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Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 2021/22 cohort orchestrated the “Padura” cultural event, held at the NISD.
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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 2020/21 cohort successfully organized the annual cricket tournament
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Latest news

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  • August 23, 2024
Site Visit by the Members of Standing Committee of Accreditation and Quality Assurance (SCAQA) On July 17th, 2024, members of...
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  • May 12, 2024
Workshop on Stakeholder Consultation of Feasibility and Need of Degree Programs in Sri Lanka was held on 24th of January...
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  • May 12, 2024
Amidst the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS, NISD takes a proactive stance in safeguarding the health and well-being of its students....
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  • May 12, 2024
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) 2020/21 cohort successfully organized the annual cricket tournament on February 21st and 22nd, 2024,...

Affiliations

Sri Lanka Association of ProfesSpecial Social Workers

The International Consortium on Social Development (ICSD)

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

The Asia Pacific Association of Social Work Education (APASWE)



His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe
President of Sri Lanka

Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Hon. Anupa Pasqual
State Minister of Social Empowerment

Mrs. Yamuna Perera
The Secretary Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment

Dr. Raveendra Withanachchi

Dr. Raveendra Kumara
Director General (Act.) National Institute of Social Development