GASWT presence in Africa — Lagos, Nigeria

A global alliance of social workers, researchers & technologists

Founded in Africa, built for the world

GASWT's founding office sits in Lagos — and the alliance is built to be genuinely global from here outward, not headquartered in one region and exported to the rest.

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Regions represented: 5
Formal objectives: 12
Leadership directorates: 12

Africa · Lagos, Nigeria

A global community, not a single office

GASWT brings together people across continents who share one conviction: technology works best in service of people.

GASWT members and partners working together — Practitioners, researchers and technologists working side by side

GASWT community members in solidarity — A community built on collaboration across regions and disciplines

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About GASWT

A world where technology and social work work hand in hand to improve lives, strengthen communities, and drive innovative solutions to society's most pressing challenges.

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“Technology should never replace humanity; it should empower it.”
GASWT Guiding Principle

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Founder's Message

We should not wait for the future to be designed for us. We should be part of designing it.

Founder & Global President, GASWT

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What We Do

Four ways GASWT does the work

Programmes

Training, mentorship, workshops and conferences that build technology capacity across the profession.

Technology & AI

From where AI genuinely helps in practice today to the standards it should be held to.

Social Work Action

GASWT's stated positions — the GASWT Agenda, GASWT Day, and the Responsible AI Campaign.

Research & Publications

Interdisciplinary research that informs policy and surfaces evidence-based solutions.

Global Network

Five regions, one alliance

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Africa

Growing

Asia-Pacific

Growing

Europe

Growing

Latin America & Caribbean

Growing

Middle East & North Africa

Growing

North America

Growing

Global Leadership

An international team, structured for accountability

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Founder & Global President

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Global Vice President

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Global Vice President

Latest from GASWT

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Information Hub

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Survey · 14 Sept 2026

Practitioner Technology Needs Survey — early findings

News · 12 Sept 2026

GASWT launches its Information Hub

Statement · 9 Sept 2026

GASWT Statement on Ethical AI Adoption in Social Services

Upcoming Events

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22 Oct 2026 · Virtual

Responsible AI in Social Work: An Introduction

26 Nov 2026 · Virtual

Digital Inclusion Training Workshop

Get Involved

Three ways to be part of GASWT

Membership

Join as an individual, student or institution — the standing way to be part of GASWT.

Careers

Volunteer, staff, internship, fellowship, consultant, Country Representative and Council roles — each with full requirements and a direct application.

Partnerships

For universities, agencies and companies working with GASWT institutionally.

For institutions

Partner With GASWT

Universities, agencies, companies and professional bodies working with GASWT across strategic, research, technology and programme partnerships.

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Support Our Work

Assistive technology, disability inclusion, research, training and digital inclusion — see specifically what your support funds.

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