ABOUT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS IN INDIA (NAPSWI)

National Association of Professional Social Workers in India (NAPSWI) is one of the largest memberbased organization of professional social workers in the country. Established in 2005, NAPSWI is a non-profit, non-political, national level organization dedicated to the promotion of the standard and status of social work profession. NAPSWI intends to promote the social work profession across the country with the aim of improving the quality of services in the social welfare and social development sectors on one hand and protecting interests of social work professionals on the other. NAPSWI has been granted a special consultative status by UN ECOSOC since 2019. NAPSWI believes in shaking hands with different stakeholders- be it social work educational institutions, government, non government, civil society or any likeminded person/institution with similar philosophy

ABOUT THE ASSAM DON BOSCO UNIVERSITY

The Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) established in 2008 by the Salesians of Don Bosco, is a private, non-profit university located in Guwahati, Assam. Accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC, the university promotes academic excellence, ethical values, social responsibility, and holistic development under its motto, “Carpe Diem” (Seize the Day). The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in technology, management, humanities, social sciences, and life sciences. With modern infrastructure, a strong research focus, and an emphasis on community engagement, ADBU contributes significantly to higher education and skill development in Northeast India.

The Department of Social Work is committed to promoting social justice, human rights, and community wellbeing through quality education, research, and fieldwork training. It aims to develop professionally competent and ethically responsible social work practitioners equipped with the knowledge and skills to address contemporary social challenges, empower vulnerable and marginalized communities, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable social development. Through collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the Department strives to facilitate positive social change and improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.