A group of five women standing in front of a gate on a sidewalk, smiling. Behind them, a building with a sign for the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers, including their contact information, is visible. The women are dressed in bright yellow jackets and colorful attire.

The Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW)

The Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers (GAPSW) is a professional non-governmental organization which operates on the basis of professional ethics and relevant knowledge-based values, skills, and techniques.

Mission Statement

“To promote the professional development of its members through continuous training, education and practical experiences to provide quality service to clients”

Operational Strategy

The association takes cognizance of race, class, colour, creed, sexual orientation, and political persuasion. It is guided by the approaches which posits that environment and social structure can influence a person’s behaviour and life changes.

Main Purpose

To promote the professional development of its members through continuous training, education and practical experiences to provide quality service to clients.

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Events

Poster for the Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers three-day international social work conference from November 26-28, 2026, in partnership with the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security. The conference theme is 'Amplifying Social Work: Its Strategic Role in Global, Corporate Environments and Impact on Human Security and Resilience.' Features include sessions, training, research presentations, and networking at the Police Officers' Mess Annex, Eve Leary, Georgetown, Guyana.
Poster for the Women's Forum 2026 in Guyana. Features information about the event's date, theme, time, venue, and speakers with headshots. The theme is 'Constructing the conversation.' Hosted by the Ministry of Health Guyana, in collaboration with various organizations, focusing on women's empowerment and social issues.

Link for Registration: https://forms.gle/6dJ58RzJgsy2aBB59

Link for Submission of Abstracts: https://forms.gle/9eHCXZ2yqwjf5RHLA

Flyer for a Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers online menopause awareness session with images of diverse women smiling, two women holding white roses, and Zoom logo at the bottom.
Flyer for a family development seminar, featuring a diverse group of smiling family members, with details about the event's date, time, location, and topics.
Flyer for a two-day workshop for social work professionals featuring topics on drug addiction and trauma, including schedule, speakers, dates, and registration details.