Teaching and practice of family social work: Insights from Nepal school of social work
A decade long history of internal conflict from 1996 to 2006 in Nepal was followed by a ten-year transition period towards establishing peace. Political transitions led to the out migration of thousands of men and women in search of work, thus altering family structure and the social fabric of Nepal. The mega earthquakes of 2015, which resulted in more than 10,000 deaths and severely damaged the cultural heritage and essential infrastructures such as homes, schools and hospitals, impacted the well-being of thousands of families. This paper looks at the role played by the Nepal School of Social Work in addressing the decade long societal conflicts and the aftermath of the earthquake that shook the social, political, cultural and economic fabric of families in Nepal. The paper highlights the constructive role played by professional social workers with families in post conflict and disaster prone Nepal.
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