The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Hargeisa held a strategic meeting with the Director General of the Ministry of Employment, Social Affairs and Family (MOLSAF), Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hashi, to discuss strengthening collaboration and advancing the professionalisation of social work in Somaliland. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between academia and government institutions to support the development of a skilled and effective social work workforce.

A key agenda item was the forthcoming launch of the Master of Social Work (MSW) programme, which will be implemented in partnership with Carleton University’s School of Social Work. The programme is expected to strengthen advanced training opportunities for social workers and contribute to building professional capacity in addressing social challenges and community development needs across Somaliland.

The College also highlighted its continued contribution to producing qualified social workers serving in various sectors throughout the country, with its tenth cohort scheduled to graduate in August 2026. Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hashi reaffirmed MOLSAF’s commitment to supporting the growth of the social work profession and confirmed the Ministry’s participation in the launch of the new MSW programme. Both institutions expressed their shared commitment to deepening collaboration in support of social development and professional social work practice in Somaliland.