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ATCSW Visits Phra Prachabodi Institute to Explore Collaboration on Social Work Capacity Development

ATCSW Visits Phra Prachabodi Institute สถาบันพระประชาบดี คลอง5 ธัญบุรี, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand
On 26 May 2026, the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW), led by Mr. Chinchai Cheecharoen, Director of ATCSW, together with Dr. Akiko Yokoyama, Long-term Experts of the JICA Project, paid a visit to Phra Prachabodi Institute, Pathum Thani Province, to exchange knowledge and discuss potential collaboration on capacity development in social work and social welfare.

During the visit, the ATCSW delegation was welcomed with an overview of the missions, roles, and key operations of Phra Prachabodi Institute. Both parties also exchanged information on training programmes and capacity-building initiatives, particularly courses related to social work and social welfare. In addition, discussions were held on possible future collaboration between Phra Prachabodi Institute and ATCSW to further strengthen professional development and regional learning networks.

The delegation also toured the institute’s facilities, including accommodation areas and meeting rooms, and had the opportunity to observe the “Civil Servant Seedling Programme” training session for newly recruited government officers, which was being conducted on the same day.

ATCSW would like to express its sincere appreciation to Phra Prachabodi Institute for the warm welcome, valuable exchange of knowledge, and insightful discussions. We look forward to fostering continued collaboration and partnership in the future.


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ATCSW and DSWD Academy of the Philippines Convene to Advance Bilateral Cooperation

On 21 May 2026, the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW) held an online meeting with the DSWD Academy of the Philippines.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for both institutions to discuss future collaboration, particularly on the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ATCSW and DSWD Academy. The discussion also focused on the potential collaboration in developing a Social Protection curriculum to further strengthen knowledge exchange and capacity development in the ASEAN region.

ATCSW would like to express its sincere appreciation to the DSWD Academy for the continued cooperation, support, and commitment to strengthening social work and social welfare development in ASEAN. We look forward to further enhancing our partnership and working together.


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ATCSW, ASEAN Secretariat, and JICA Convene to Advance Human Resource Development in Social Work Across ASEAN

ATCSW was pleased to hold an online meeting with the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), Poverty Eradication and Gender Division (PEGD) Team, together with representatives from JICA Thailand and JICA Indonesia. 

 

The ATCSW team was led by Mr. Chinchai Cheecharoen, Executive Director of ATCSW, 

Dr. Akiko Yokoyama, JICA Expert on Project Management/Social Work at ATCSW, and 

Ms. Tanatchaporn Cholnapakul, SOMSWD Focal Point of Thailand. 

 

The PEGD Team was led by Ms. Jacel Javier Paguio, Senior Officer for PEGD, ASEAN Secretariat.

 

The meeting served as an opportunity to introduce the JICA Project for Human Resource Development on Social Work in the ASEAN Region, implemented in collaboration with ATCSW.

 

 

As ATCSW is currently in the process of finalizing its five-year strategic plan, the team sincerely appreciated the valuable guidance and recommendations provided by the PEGD Team.

In addition, JICA invited the PEGD Team to participate in the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) of the JICA Project at ATCSW, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance regional cooperation in social work and social welfare development in ASEAN.


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ATCSW and UNICEF Advance Collaboration on Child Protection Training in the Context of Migration in ASEAN

On 15 May 2026, ATCSW welcomed Ms. Venera Urbaeva from the UNICEF Centre of Excellence, Child Protection and Migration, to the ATCSW office at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Bangkok for a fruitful discussion on future collaboration. Ms. Rosal Fischer, Child Protection, Climate & Mobility/Migration Specialist, and Dr. Nara Khamkhom from the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, also joined the meeting online.

The discussion focused on future collaboration, particularly follow-up training initiatives building upon the “ASEAN Regional Workshop on Strengthening Cross-Border Cooperation, Protection, and Care of Children in the Context of Migration,” held in Bali Province, Indonesia.

Both parties explored the possibility of developing interactive training programmes for the social service workforce working in child protection in the context of migration, with the aim of strengthening regional capacity and cross-border cooperation in ASEAN.

ATCSW would like to sincerely thank UNICEF for its continued collaboration and support.

Please stay tuned for our upcoming initiatives and future partnership activities.


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JICA Project’s Technical Advisor

On 14 May 2026, ATCSW warmly welcomes Dr. Chokchai Suttawet as the JICA Project’s Technical Advisor, who officially started working with ATCSW today at our office in Bangkok, Thailand.

We are pleased to have Dr. Chokchai join the team and look forward to his valuable contributions in development of ATCSW curricula and strengthening capacity of social workers across ASEAN


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International Conference and Workshop on Community-Led Approaches and Innovations for Better Care Systems, and Community Resilience toward an Inclusive Silver Economy

On 6 May 2026, the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW) participated in the International Conference and Workshop on Community-Led Approaches and Innovations for Better Care Systems, and Community Resilience toward an Inclusive Silver Economy.

The conference was jointly hosted by the Department of Older Persons, College of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, and Ageing Innovation Expo Thailand, in collaboration with leading international and regional organisations including United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Asian Development Bank, Alliance on Longevity in Asia Pacific (ALAP), and ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI).

ATCSW was also honoured to have Dr. Nalinee Nakittipha Chuakhamfoo, Lecturer, Faculty of Social Administration, Thammasat University, joining the panel discussion on “Social Care Workforce, Standards, and Safeguarding in Community Settings” on behalf of ATCSW. Dr. Nalinee highlighted the importance of strengthening the social work and care workforce, emphasizing that social care is equally essential alongside health care in building inclusive and resilient communities, particularly for older persons and vulnerable populations.


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ATCSW and DSWD Academy Convene to Strengthen ASEAN Social Protection Curriculum and Workforce Capacity

📢 Strengthening Partnership on Social Protection in ASEAN On 21 April 2026, the ASEAN Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare (ATCSW) held a fruitful discussion with DSWD Academy to explore potential collaboration on Social Protection curriculum development. The ATCSW team was led by Mr. Chinchai Cheecharoen, Executive Director of ATCSW, and Dr. Akiko Yokoyama, JICA Expert at ATCSW. Engaged in a constructive exchange with the DSWD Academy team, led by Ms. Janet Armas, Assistant Secretary, DSWD Central Office, and Ms. Precilia A. Docuyanun, Director III of DSWD Academy.

The discussion focused on key areas of collaboration, including curriculum development, knowledge sharing, and capacity building to strengthen the social service workforce across the ASEAN region. The meeting was further enriched by an insightful presentation from Marigrace D. Mateum, Chief of the Knowledge Management Division, DSWD Academy. ATCSW sincerely appreciates the continued support and collaboration from DSWD Academy and looks forward to advancing joint efforts on the capacity development of the social service workforce working on social protection in the region. 🌏

 

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