About Us
Background
Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization (ASWPO) was established in 2018 by a group of professional and committed social workers, with the aim of achieving social justice, promoting human rights, developing the social work profession, empowering communities, and enhancing the quality of social services. Adhering to professional standards and national and international frameworks, the organization successfully gained membership in the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) in 2023, and continues its activities in accordance with modern national and international social work and social service standards.
Mr. Masoud Ayoubi, the President of the Afghanistan Social Workers Professional Organization, was selected through a competitive, transparent, and merit-based process as the Representative of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) to the United Nations for the Asia-Pacific region, reflecting the professional standing of this organization at the international level.
Our Vision
To build an equitable and resilient Afghan society where every individual is empowered to achieve their full potential through access to inclusive social services, upholding human rights, social justice, and the dignity of all people.
Our Mission
To advance the well-being and empowerment of Afghan communities by delivering high-quality social work interventions that address health, education, and economic challenges. We are committed to providing emergency and humanitarian support, promoting human rights, and developing the social work profession through evidence-based practices, discreet advocacies, and capacity-building initiatives that prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable.
Our Values
1. Integrity – Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our actions.
2. Inclusivity – Ensuring that our programs reach the most marginalized, with a focus on women, children, and vulnerable groups.
3. Empowerment – Building the capacities of individuals and communities to lead and drive their development.
4. Innovation – Promoting creative and adaptive solutions to complex challenges.
5. Accountability – Being transparent in our actions and committed to achieving measurable impacts.
Our Clients
