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The 2nd International Conference of the ASEAN Social Work and Social Development 2025 “Social Work Horizons: Charting the Path with Research and Practice”

Call for abstracts now!

9 – 10 January 2025 (Thursday - Friday)
Bangkok, Thailand
Deadline for Abstracts Submission: Extended to 29 November 2024

Dear All, 

We cordially invite you to submit an abstract for an oral presentation at the 2nd International Conference of the ASEAN Social Work and Social Development 2025. This conference is being organised by the China and Global Development Network of the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand, the ASEAN Training on Social Work and Social Welfare Center, the Social Work Professions Council of Thailand, and the Faculty of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University. 

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a diverse region with unique social, economic, and cultural characteristics. The social work profession plays a pivotal role in addressing the myriad challenges faced by the communities within these nations, ranging from poverty alleviation to disaster response and from youth empowerment to elderly care. Social development in ASEAN is intrinsically linked to the region's progress and stability, making it essential to invest in the capacity of social workers and to foster an environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. 

The purpose of this conference is to create a platform where social work professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders across ASEAN member states (AMS) and beyond, can come together to engage in meaningful dialogues and networking. Accepted AMS abstracts for in-person presentations will receive travel grants. If the number exceeds the quota, a selection review will occur. 

Conference Theme: Social Work Horizons: Charting the Path with Research and Practice 

Sub-themes: 

1.    Sustainable Communities 

2.    Innovations in Practice 

3.    Cross-Cultural Competence 

4.    Youth and Social Development 

5.    Economic Inclusion 

6.    Health and Well-being 

7.    Disaster Response and Recovery 

8.    Policy Advocacy 

9.    Technology and Social Work 

10.    Climate Change and Social Impact 

11.    Migration and Social Integration 

12.    Education and Lifelong Learning 

13.    Ethics and Social Work 

14.    Indigenous Knowledge and Social Work 

15.    Research Impact 

16.    Active aging and Demographic change

Organisers 

Main organizers:

 · China and Global Development Network, the Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

 · Ministry of Social Development and Human Security

 · ASEAN Training on Social Work and Social Welfare Center

 · Social Work Professionals Council of Thailand

 · Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University 

Co-organizers:

 · The International Association School of Social Work

 · The Asia-Pacific Association of Social Work Education

 · Peking University-The Hong Kong Polytechnic University China Social Work Research Centre 

Supporting organizer:

 · Thailand Association of Social Work and Social Welfare Education 

Call for abstracts (600 - 800 words): 

Submit your abstract here: https://forms.office.com/r/n5fYshtf8c

Incentives for ASEAN Member States 

Accepted AMS abstracts for in-person presentations will receive travel grants. If the number exceeds the quota, a selection review will occur. 

Deadline of submission: Extended to 29 November 2024 (23:59 Beijing time) 

For more information, please email: 

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ([email protected]) 

Chulalongkorn University ([email protected])

We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts! 

Yours faithfully, 

The Organising Committee