International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW)
International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW)
The International Council on Social Welfare is a global non-governmental organisation which represents a wide range of national and international member organisations that seek to advance social welfare, social development and social justice.
ICSW's basic mission is to promote forms of social and economic development which aim to reduce poverty, hardship and vulnerability throughout the world, especially amongst disadvantaged people. It strives for recognition and protection of fundamental rights to food, shelter, education, health care and security. It believes that these rights are an essential foundation for freedom, justice and peace. It seeks also to advance equality of opportunity, freedom of self-expression and access to human services.
ICSW's main ways of pursuing its aims include gathering and disseminating information, undertaking research and analysis, convening seminars and conferences, drawing on grass-roots experiences, strengthening non-governmental organisations, developing policy proposals, engaging in public advocacy and working with policy-makers and administrators in government and elsewhere.
Contact:
International Council on Social Welfare
C/O NIZW International Centre
P.O. Box 19152
3501 DD Utrecht
The Netherlands
Tel:+31 30 2306 336
Fax: +31 30 2306 540
Email: dcorrell@icsw.org, icsw@icsw.org
Website: www.icsw.org
