The Nascence of Social Work Education in Somalia, Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward (2018–2026).
Presenting at the World Social Work Day 2026 event organized by City University of Mogadishu. Every year, World Social Workday and the broader celebration of Social Work Month provide an important global platform to highlight the contributions of social workers in advancing human rights, social justice, and community wellbeing. In 2026 , this celebration carries special significance for Somalia, where the formal social work profession is still young yet rapidly evolving. As countries worldwide recognize the essential role of social workers, Somalia is simultaneously nurturing its first generation of professionally trained practitioners—individuals who are shaping the future of social welfare in a nation emerging from decades of instability. This blog post, developed in honor of World Social Work Month 2026 , examines the historical development, current challenges, and future prospects of social work education in Somalia Historical Background: From Tradition to Professionalizati...