Our mission...
Our mission is to unite and empower expatriate social workers in Dubai by…
Building a supportive peer network that nurtures professional resilience and reduces isolation.
Providing opportunities for reflective practice, shared learning, and ethical discussion relevant to local and global contexts.
Offering access to professional development through workshops, expert talks, and cross-sector knowledge exchange.
Facilitating collaboration across educational, clinical, and organizational settings, encouraging holistic understanding of wellbeing and care.
Upholding professional standards and values that align with international codes of ethics and practice (BASW & IFSW), while honoring local cultural sensitivities.
WHO DO WE SERVE?
DESWA is for:
Graduate-qualified, CDA licensed social workers or those working towards their license.
Individuals of any nationality
Individuals living and/or working in Dubai.
Social Workers in any setting, including but not exclusive to schools, clinics, NGOs, corporate wellbeing, private practice, or transitional/expatriate support roles.
DESWA does not:
Provide professional accreditation.
Act as a Union or formal representation body.
Provide indemnity or litigation advice.
