Colby-Sawyer College, Springfield College, and the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), through the Social Applied Research and Social Work Lab (SoRSoW Lab) of the Department of Social Work, are collaborating in the international INSPIRARE Global project. The project is funded by the Katherine A. Kendall Institute of the Council on Social Work Education and aims to strengthen the global dimension of social work education in the United States of America.
As part of the project’s implementation, an online event is being organized to present the main objectives and core pillars of INSPIRARE Global. The event aims to foster awareness, networking, and international dialogue in the field of Social Work.
Event Information:
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 1 | 12:00 EST | 17:00 GMT | 19:00 EET
Register here: Eventbrite information link
Featured Speaker: Dr. Golam Mathbor, MSW, PhD – Global Connections: Building International Pathways in Social Work
Event Highlights:
• Presentation of the INSPIRARE Global project
• Showcase of upcoming initiatives
• Opportunity to connect with social work networks worldwide
Key Project Components:
• Digital Platforms: Website and social media for open-access resources, networking, and active engagement.
• Talks / Events: Featuring international experts in Social Work.
• Podcast Series: INSPIRARE Global Social Work Podcast, highlighting educators and practitioners in Social Work from around the world.
• Virtual Student Exchange: Opportunities for cross-cultural learning and collaboration.
The INSPIRARE Global Team
Laura Krishnan-Mackie, MSW, LICSW – Colby-Sawyer College / Springfield College
Effrosyni Kokaliari, PhD, LICSW – Springfield College
Christine Tronnier, PhD, LICSW, LADC-1 – Springfield College
Kleio Koutra, PhD, MPH, BSW – SoRSoW Lab, Department of Social Work, Hellenic Mediterranean University
INSPIRARE Global – Connect, Collaborate, Innovate. Solidarity as Social Work Praxis.
Read more:
https://sw.hmu.gr/we-are-thrilled-to-announce-the-launch-of-the-inspirare-global-project