Rendering social services with

Dignity,
Integrity, and Professionalism

Determine to provide a framework of voluntary professional association within which Ghanaian and social workers operating in Ghana from all areas of practice can contribute
to the advancement of the social work practice for the optimum benefit of their clients and the advancement of the profession

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We are growing together…

members and counting

president, gasow.org — KWADWO OFORI-DUA (PhD) – PRESIDENT

A word from our president

Building a Stronger Social Work Profession

Welcome to the Ghana Association of Social Workers (GASOW), a vibrant community of dedicated professionals committed to building a stronger, more compassionate society.

GASOW is more than just an association; it’s a platform for growth, collaboration, and advocacy. We offer a wealth of resources, networking opportunities, and professional development programs designed to support your success.

Let us inspire and empower each other as we work towards a brighter future for Ghana. Your involvement is crucial in shaping the future of social work in our country.

Welcome aboard!

Sincerely,
KWADWO OFORI-DUA (PHD)
President, Ghana Association of Social Workers (GASOW)

Our Aims & Objectives

01.

Togetherness

Bringing all social workers in Ghana and beyond under one voluntary umbrella for the common good of members and the profession of social work

02.

Teamwork

Addressing peculiar problems and circumstances of Social Workers and Social Work practice in Ghana

03.

Sustainable

To promote, develop, and sponsor activities appropriate to the strengthening and
unification of the social work profession

04.

Integrity

To establish, and maintain relations with National and International Organizations
relevant to social development and welfare

05.

Excellence

To promote the highest standard of social work and maintain the ethical conduct and
discipline of the profession

06.

Commitment

To promote training and research among its members

Our Pledge

Committed to Service

Social Work as a functional social institution has become entrenched in the social structure of the Ghanaian society. It promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships, and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance
well-being

Welfare

promote the general welfare of the society

Advocacy

advocate change in policy and legislation to improve social conditions and promote social
justice

Self-Determination

Foster maximum self-determination in clients.

Uphold the profession of sosial work

Uphold, represent, and advance the values of the social work profession.

Our Purpose

Committed to self-determination, equity, and social justice

.Determine to provide a framework of voluntary professional association within which Ghanaian and social workers operating in Ghana from all areas of practice can contribute to the advancement of the social work practice for the optimum benefit of their clients and the advancement of the profession.

Our Partners

International federation of Social Workers

Membership

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We the members of the GHANA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS (GASOW),
believing in the destiny of Ghanaians to build a society that truly realises human values
based on the mobilization of the talents and energies of our people and the sustainable
development of the potential endured by us as human beings,