Welcome to APISWEA
Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association
Asian & Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association (APISWEA) is a national organization that represents Asian and Pacific Islander (API) social work educators; discusses issues of concern to social work educators and students; and promotes social work education and research of API in the social work context.
01 / Our association
Shared roots.
A connected community.
Get to know the association’s history and the people serving its mission today.
Our history
Explore the beginnings of APISWEA and the milestones that have shaped our association.
Discover our history
Executive Board
Meet the educators and professionals serving on APISWEA’s Executive Board.
Meet the board02 / International exchange
Ideas travel.
Connections grow.
Explore APISWEA’s international conferences and the conversations connecting social work education, research, and practice.
2026Macau, ChinaAI and innovation in social work 2025Jakarta, IndonesiaSocial work and sustainable development 2024Chengdu, ChinaTransforming evidence into practice03 / Programs & opportunities
Support for the
work ahead.
Explore mentoring, doctoral support, and opportunities in social work education.
Mentoring
Learn about APISWEA’s mentoring program and opportunities for professional connection.
04 / Membership
Find your place
in the community.
Connect with people who share your interest in Asian and Pacific Islander social work education, research, and practice.
Explore membership