Ewa Sadowska and Andrew Keogh from Barka UK, presented the BARKA model at the European Social Work Conference held in Bruges, Belgium, on April 25-26, 2024. The conference was hosted by the Government of Flanders and the Flemish Platform Strong Social Work.
The conference focused on three main themes: climate change, migration, and digitalisation, and their impact on social work. It brought together social workers, academics, and policymakers from across Europe.
Climate change, migration, and digitalisation pose significant challenges for social work, requiring innovative and collaborative approaches to address the needs of vulnerable populations. Social work is essential in ensuring no one is left behind in these challenges, and policymakers, practitioners, and researchers must work together to develop effective solutions. The conference emphasized the need for a human-centred approach to social work, prioritizing the well-being and dignity of individuals and communities.
Climate change, migration, and digitalisation pose significant challenges for social work, requiring innovative and collaborative approaches to address the needs of vulnerable populations. Social work is essential in ensuring no one is left behind in these challenges, and policymakers, practitioners, and researchers must work together to develop effective solutions. The conference emphasized the need for a human-centred approach to social work, prioritizing the well-being and dignity of individuals and communities.
The European Social Work Conference in Bruges provided a unique opportunity for social workers, academics, and policymakers to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in addressing the complex challenges facing social work.
The core messages from the conference will serve as a valuable resource for social workers, policymakers, and researchers seeking to develop effective solutions to the challenges facing social work.
