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Social Work Day – 2024

On March 19th, 2024, the National Institute of Social Development (NISD) celebrated World Social Work Day with a significant event held on its premises. This year’s theme, “Shared Future for Transformative Change” underscored the global importance of collective action in fostering positive societal evolution.

The commemoration included an Open Day Programme, attended by esteemed organizations in the field. Notable participants included the Department of Social Services, the National Secretariat for Elders, the Counselling Division of the Ministry of Women, Child Affairs, and Social Empowerment, the National Secretariat for Persons with Disability, the Social Security Board, the National Institute of Mental Health, SERVE, Family Planning Association, MAS Holdings, SAPSRI, Ceylon Medexplore Pvt. Ltd. and Sri Lanka Association of Professional Social Workers.

During this event, representatives from these organizations shared valuable insights and professional experiences with the student population of NISD, enriching their understanding of Social Work practice and its transformative potential.

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