The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is celebrating this year’s Social Welfare Week through a mix of traditional and digital activities that aim to spotlight the crucial role of social workers in nation-building.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian issued a memorandum to observe the week-long celebration from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 pursuant to Proclamation No. 1205 of 1973 declaring the annual celebration of Social Welfare Week to recognize the vital role of social workers and individuals engaged in socio-economic development efforts.
Anchored on the theme of “Manggagawa Para sa Kapakanang Panlipunan sa Bagong Pilipinas,” the observance encouraged the use of digital platforms to raise awareness of social welfare and its importance in working toward a society that drives people’s socioeconomic development. Rio N. Araja
To promote solidarity with the social welfare community, a special Facebook profile frame has been created for the use of DSWD employees.
Personnel are also urged to actively engage on social media by sharing personal reflections, messages of gratitude, and featuring social welfare activities using the official hashtag #SocialWelfareWeek2024.
