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Workforce development and systems-strengthening
This session will start with a 5-minute plenary, then the participants will be split between the following breakout workshop groups:
- Trends in social welfare workforces in Asia
- Community and cultural approaches to child protection and safeguarding
- Experience of supporting aftercare
Moderator
- Jane Calder, Save the Children (UK)
Trends in social welfare workforces in Asia
Children and young people have the right to protection and care quality within the family. Workforce development and system strengthening are one of the essential elements to prevent separation of children from their families. This session will illustrate the trends in social welfare workforces in Asia. This is essential to ensure an effective child protection system and gatekeeping.
Speakers
- Dr. Ha Thi Minh Duc, Deputy Director General, Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA)
- Mr. Hugh Salmon, Global Social Welfare Workforce Alliance
- Mr. Lo Leang, Save the Children (Cambodia)
Moderator
- Vuthaya Charoenpol, Advocacy Consultant, SOS Children’s Villages International (Asia Office)
Community and cultural approaches to child protection and safeguarding
Establishing the understanding and significance of community and cultural approaches to child protection and safeguarding in workforce development and systems strengthening.
Speakers
- Sophorn Ngath, Research & Development Manager, Cambodian Children’s Trust, Cambodia
- Deep Purkayastha, Director, Praajak, India
- Guy Thompstone, Founder & Director, Child Frontiers, Thailand
Moderator
- Lopa Bhattacharjee, Director of Alliance Programme, Family for Every Child, India
Experience of supporting aftercare
Aftercare is the last leg in the continuum of care approach. It prepares and supports children growing up in alternative care for independent living by establishing the necessary collaborative arrangements within the community. In this session, we discuss the role and responsibilities of the social workforce in supporting children after they leave care (usually at 18 years of age). Speakers share examples of some of the good work being done in this area and the challenges faced by care leavers, and offer solutions to help make the transition process relevant for young persons to promote their supported independent living.
Speakers
- Ganga Bahadur Gurung , Deputy National Director of SOS CV Nepal
- Nimali Kumari , Youth ambassador, India
- Krishna Thapa, Voice of Children (Nepal)
Moderator
Leena Prasad , Udayan Care, India
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