Updated Information on IFSW and COVID-19

International Federation of Social Workers

In many countries social workers are supporting communities that are affected or fearful of the Covid-19 Virus. Social work has an essential frontline role in the fight against the spread of the virus through supporting communities protect themselves and others through physical distancing and social solidarity.
Key functions of social work at this time include:

  1. ensuring that the most vulnerable are included in planning and response.
  2. organizing communities to ensure that essentials such as food and clean water are available.
  3. advocating within social services and in policy environments that services adapt, remain open and pro-active in supporting communities and vulnerable populations.
  4. Facilitating physical distancing and social solidarity.
  5. As a profession, advocating for the advancement and strengthening of health and social services as an essential protection against the virus, inequality and the consequent social and economic challenges.

This page includes the official IFSW statements relating to the Covid-19 Virus and IFSW member updates and reports.