Whitney M. Young was a trailblazing social worker and civil rights leader whose collaborative approach and commitment to equity transformed American society. His philosophy of Harambee, or “pulling together,” guided his work in workforce integration, social reform, and systemic change. Read More
Explore Jenny Morrison’s legacy and how her story reshaped safety, risk management, and lone working practices in social work, reminding us why practitioner safety must always come first. Read More
Next for World Social Work Day 2026, we celebrate Irena Sendler (1910–2008), a Polish social worker and humanitarian who embodied the theme “Co‑Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society.” She united communities, risked her life to rescue Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, and fostered hope, dignity, and collective responsibility in the face of oppression. Read More
Part 3 of our Social Work Week celebration reflects on the enduring legacy of Eileen Munro. She showed that social work is inherently complex, requiring curiosity, critical thinking, and reflection, not just following checklists. Read More
Social Work Week, Part 2, highlights an internationalist, educator, and fearless advocate for justice whose work and influence reached far beyond the borders of the United States. Through a lifelong commitment to equality, human rights, and social change, their contributions helped shape social work practice and inspired generations of practitioners around the world. Read More
The first part of our Social Work Week Celebration highlights social workers who have had a huge impact. First up is the incredible Martin Jackaman, whose determination transformed accessibility for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Read More
