On this website you will learn about
Our History , Our Work , Our Members , Our Contribution to Social Work and Social Development in Zimbabwe and Our Future
Samukele, titambire, karibu,welcome to our website where you will get to know our history, vision, mission and services. You will also learn about what social work is (and also social development), membership, education and ethics in Zimbabwe. You will get access to resources for students and academics, and CPD opportunities for practitioners as well as news, announcements and access to the African Journal of Social Work (AJSW). The site is a space for everything about NASWZ, historical, archival, current and future.
Our Vision
A motivated social worker for the protection and development of our families, communities, society and the environment.
Our Mission
To advance the interests of social workers in Zimbabwe for the protection and development of our families, communities, society and the environment.
Click the buttons below to view Membership Information and visit the Members Portal to view members register, your certificate, details and CPD history.
Our Services
Membership
The voice of social workers
Social policy
Supporting social work education
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Networking and collaboration
Advocacy and social action
Development support
Research
Students issues
Fieldwork education
Mentoring
Frequently Asked Questions
What events do you do?
Social Work Day, annual meeting of members and commemoration of African Union and United Nations events.
What is social work?
Please visit this page.
Where are NASWZ offices?
We are at Makombe Building, Harare. See our full contacts at the bottom of the website.
Who can be a member?
Social workers and student social workers.
What are the benefits of membership?
Networking, CPD, representation and contribution to national policy for development.
Do you have branches?
Yes, we have branches in Zimbabwe and outside. Information is available here.
What are the membership fees?
Please visit this page.
Where can I learn more, I am a student?
Please visit the students page or the resources page.
Tell me about ethics
Our ethics are based on Ubuntu. You can access our ethics code here.
What are the principles of social work in Zimbabwe?
Again, our principles are grounded in Ubuntu. Please visit this page.
And what are the core values of social work in Zimbabwe?
Please visit this page. You will notice that Ubuntu is the basis of our values.