The Ethiopian Society of Sociologists, Social Workers and Anthropologists (ESSSWA) was founded in June 1996 as a professional society of Sociologists, Social Workers and Anthropologists with the objective of playing a facilitation role in tapping the potentials of these professions and its members in social development endeavors of the country. Its aims are to develop member’s professional competence and enhance their contribution in addressing existing and emerging social issues. It works closely with relevant government stakeholders such as Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoLSA), Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs (MoWCYA), civil society organizations, private and government universities, international donors such as USAID, World Bank and Oak Foundation.
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ESSSWA’s center of excellence is in research and training focusing on social issues like early childhood development, social protection of children in sexual abuse, exploitation and those exposed to street life. Furthermore, social issues related to disability of all ages, gender-based violence and studies on human and social capital resources are its major areas of focus in its annual conferences. ESSSWA has strong networks with social and policy forums working closely with training and research institutions all over the country. Since its establishment, ESSSWA is devoted to shade light to the social well being of the Ethiopian People through policy debates using its responsive and proactive research findings.