Under the patronage of Social Development Minister Hala Lattouf, the University of Jordan (UJ) on Monday marked the annual World Social Work Day (WSWD).
The event was organized by the Social Work Department in partnership with the Community Development and Service Center at UJ and Social Work Association.
After the ceremony, a memorandum of understanding was inked between UJ and the Ministry. The MoU aims at involving students in social service activities, training them, and enhancing their spirit of volunteerism.
The memorandum was signed by UJ President Prof. Azmi and Minister Lattouf.
The event program included remarks from the Minister, Director of Queen Rania Center for Family and Children, Director of the Community Development and Service Center and Chairman of the Social Work Department at the University.
A seminar was also given by the Head of the Juvenile Department at the Ministry on the role of social work in the field of child welfare.