PUSWP Bethlehem
Palestinian Union of Social Workers & Psychologists
What we do
advocacy and empowerment for members
support and assistance to the community
Etablished and formally recognized by the Palestinian National Authority's Ministry of Labour in 1996, PUSWP was founded to help empower welfare professionals through trainings, advocacy and career development.
Our Bethlehem headquarters serves over 500 members and we expect this number to double over the next 5 years as ever more students graduate from the local universities.
Our Goals
-Enhance the professional skills of all the graduates in social sciences through means of training and career development
-Monitor and promote the quality of social services provided by the institutions.
-Minimise the rate of unemployment among professionals of the sector.
-Grant advocacy to protect and consult our members concerning rights and entitlements.
Mission Statement
"PUSWP is committed to the values of human rights, social justice and equal opportunity for all. PUSWP strives to be a
catalyst for social change and development within the Palestinian Code of Ethics and Regulatory Policy".
Training
PUSWP dedicates a significant part of its energy to the advancement and education of members, to fulfill a lifelong learning exigence in welfare.
We hold training sessions so that social workers can build on their skills and develop the specializations required for their field.
Networking
Coordination and cooperation with other social service organizations is crucuial: PUSWP is the vehicle by which this can be carried out.
Members also benefit from connections and support both with other members and with our international friends and collegues.
Big part of the Community
From Summer camps to social services, the work that the union and its members do is crucial to the well-being and life chances of the community.
Advocacy Services
PUSWP has been very successful in assisting its members in cases of injustice or maltreatment.
We also have large amonts of resources and our staff are always on hand to help members whenever they require.
