Study calls for major overhaul of social work education to strengthen disaster preparedness
An international study published in the Asian Social Work and Policy Review argues that social work education must evolve to include disaster risk reduction and policy-making. Researchers suggest moving beyond traditional post-disaster relief to focus on climate adaptation and community resilience.
Why it matters
Integrating social work into disaster management could improve long-term community recovery and resilience, especially in high-risk regions like Asia.
An international study has called for a paradigm shift in disaster management by positioning social workers at the centre of disaster risk reduction. Governments and universities have been urged to move beyond conventional relief work and prepare professionals to engage in policy-making, climate adaptation and community resilience.
The article summarizes academic research findings without taking a political stance.
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