March each year is observed as, Social Work Month this is an opportunity to promote the value of social work around the world and to turn the spotlight on the profession and highlight the valuable contribution of Social Workers make to society.
The theme for 2015 is “Social Work Paves the way for Change. We are the Changers.”
The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs, join in on this annual occasion. World Social Work Day will be celebrated on the 19thMarch, 2015.
In celebration of Social Work Month, the Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs will be hosting a variety of activities throughout the Islands:
Volunteer Day will be held at the Wellness Center & Special Needs, Provo Children’s Home (March 21, 2015). “Become a Social Worker” Presentations will be held between March 16 – 27, 2015 and there will be a special Social Worker Retreat.
