Empowering Communities Through Professional Social Work
SSWA is a non-profit professional organization founded by social work practitioners committed to supporting communities across Somalia and responding to real social challenges.
Community Focused
Building Resilience
Strengthening Social Work Practice Across Somalia
Somali Social Workers Association (SSWA) is a non-profit professional organization made up of dedicated practitioners. Established to respond to growing social challenges, we focus on capacity building, protection of vulnerable groups, and community-based initiatives.
Our goal is to promote social justice, dignity, and sustainable development through ethical and skilled social work practice.
Key Areas of Intervention
SSWA implements community-based initiatives that address real needs on the ground through three core pillars.
Social Protection & Welfare
Advocating for inclusive protection systems and collaborating with agencies to address poverty, displacement, and vulnerability.
Child Protection & Family Support
Safeguarding children, strengthening family units, and preventing abuse through awareness campaigns and case management.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Providing guidance and psychosocial interventions to support trauma recovery, especially among conflict-affected populations.
Guided by Professional Integrity & Transparency
We believe in a "person-in-environment" approach. Every action we take is grounded in ethical practice to ensure dignity, inclusion, and equality for all Somali communities.
Ethics
Building Bridges for a Resilient Society
We believe that real change happens through partnership. SSWA collaborates with government bodies, international agencies, and local communities to strengthen the social service workforce and uphold professional standards nationwide.
Contact Us →Government Ministries
Ministry of Women & Human Rights, Youth & Sports
International Agencies
UNICEF, UNDP, IFSW & Global Partners
Civil Society & NGOs
Universities & Grassroots Organizations