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Month: November 2021

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Nov 29

SWU Campaign Fund launches the #FoodIsCare campaign

SWU EditorBlog, SWU Campaign Fund

Social workers asked to complete survey to help uncover food poverty in the UK We are pleased to announce that the SWU Campaign Fund in partnership with Campaign Collective has launched its first campaign! The #FoodIsCare campaign, led by social Read more

Trans Awareness Week | BASW and SWU are an active ally | #TransWeek
Nov 18

SWU and BASW celebrate Trans Awareness Week 2021

SWU CommsBlog, EDI, SWU-BASW UK

SWU and BASW stand in solidarity with trans communities across the world Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19) and Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20) is a time for the social work community to listen to and support the trans community. Read more

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Nov 09

SWU Campaign Fund delivers first round of funding for member led campaigns

SWU EditorBlog, SWU Campaign Fund

Three successful campaign applications have been approved for funding and support from SWU’s newly created Campaign Fund SWU is delighted to announce that three of the applications submitted to the SWU Campaign Fund first round of funding have been approved. Read more

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