March 17: World Social Work Day 2009

Mar 17, 2009

On behalf of the North American Region of the International Federation of Social Workers, NASW wishes you a happy World Social Work Day 2009.

This video was created on behalf of the North American Region of IFSW of which Dr. Jim Kelly, NASW President, is president.


The general theme for the World Social Work Day 2009 is “Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda”. Visit our World Social Work Day 2009 web page.

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