The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is a renowned organization dedicated to promoting excellence in social work education and practice worldwide. With a history spanning 90 years, IASSW has been at the forefront of advancing social work as a profession. IASSW offers various memberships, including school membership, individual membership, individual life membership, affiliate membership, and student membership.

These memberships provide access to a wide range of benefits and resources, including newsletters, global standards for social work education and training, and the IASSW definition on clinical social work. The organization also focuses on advocacy and policy work, addressing critical issues such as sustainability, climate change, and human rights. IASSW embraces a global perspective, collaborating with regional and national representatives to drive meaningful change.

Additionally, IASSW operates regional resource centers, including the China Social Work Research Centre and the Regional Resource Centre of Oceania, to support research and capacity-building initiatives in these areas. By joining IASSW, individuals and institutions can contribute to the advancement of social work, engage in knowledge-sharing, and become part of a global network committed to improving lives and communities through social work practice