October 22,2026 Addis AbabaToday, ESWPA had a fruitful and inspiring introductory meeting with colleagues from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Lancaster University School of Social Work.The discussion was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and begin exploring potential areas of future collaboration to strengthen ESWPA’s efforts to advance the social work profession in Ethiopia.We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the IRC team for taking the initiative to bring us together and for making this meaningful virtual meeting possible. We truly value your commitment, collaboration, and willingness to support dialogue that can open doors to new opportunities and partnerships.Our sincere thanks also go to our colleagues at Lancaster University School of Social Work for their time, thoughtful contributions, and interest in exploring avenues for collaboration.We are encouraged by this promising beginning and look forward to nurturing this connection into meaningful and lasting partnerships that will contribute to strengthening social work education, practice, and the profession in Ethiopia.Thank you, IRC team and Lancaster University colleagues, for your time, openness, and shared commitment to making a difference. We look forward to what we can achieve together!We are social workers!Let's connect the dis-connected.