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Join us at the South Asian Conference of Professional Social Workers – 2015It is our pleasure to invite you to the South Asian Conference of Professional Social Workers (SACPSW) which will deliberate on the Theme : Dignity and Worth of Peoples in a Globalised Economy: Role of State, Social Enterprises, Corporates and Social Workers in Building Inclusive Socie�es. The theme is selected to align with the running theme of Interna�onal Federa�on of Social Workers (IFSW) - Promo�ng Dignity and Worth of Peoples. The Conference aims at looking at the independent and partnership roles of stake holders in building inclusive socie�es. This will be a pla�orm to share and deliberate on the theme and sub-themes that are so relevant for professional social workers in this region. Though the Conference is focusing on par�cipa�on from SAARC countries, we also invite delegates from ASEAN countries. The Conference is likely to be a�ended by more than 500 delegates represen�ng government, social sectors, academia, corporates and students

Concurrent paper presenta�on topics :1. Economic growth and vulnerability - issues and challenges for social work prac�ce to build inclusive socie�es2. Importance of social enterprises and NGOs in socio-economic empowerment of people3. Human rights, advocacy and ini�a�ves (rights issues rela�ng to children, women, ethnic groups, indigenous people, dalits, tribals, minori�es,

backward classes, third gender, people with disabili�es, displaced popula�ons due to conflicts and natural calami�es, etc.,)4. Welfare to employee engagement –enhanced role of human resource professionals, diversity management, volunteerism, etc.5. CSR ini�a�ves - role of HR and social work professionals in planning & execu�ng need based projects6. Women at workplace- gender sensi�vity, work-life balance, empowerment, etc. 7. Building skills for sustainable employment and livelihood op�ons 8. Future of social work educa�on in changed scenario - (redesigning curriculum including socially relevant specialisa�ons, innova�ve teaching

methodologies, social research, effec�ve field prac�ce & supervision, competency building, employability, partnering with industry and developmental sector, etc.)

9. Clinical social work- innova�ve social work prac�ces in health care (counseling, support resource mobiliza�on, organ dona�on, working with health concerns like communicable diseases, substance abuse, pallia�ve care, mental health, geriatrics, etc.)

10. School social work prac�ce – issues and challenges (counseling, life skills training, personality development, preven�on of sexual harassment and abuse, career guidance, etc.)

11. Juvenile jus�ce – developing a holis�c view and sensi�zing the communi�es & stake holders (issues like crimes against children, children in conflict with law, jus�ce system and reforma�on, etc.)

12. Government welfare schemes - poverty allevia�on programmes, social development ini�a�ves, social security, educa�on & health care in urban, rural and tribal areas in the changing socio-economic and poli�cal situa�on

Main sub-themes for plenary sessions of the Conference (invited eminent speakers will make presenta�ons)

1. Socie�es in Transi�on: Need based social work educa�on and prac�ce (aligning to aspira�ons and expecta�ons of stakeholders, developing competencies, employability, global networking, etc.)

2. Transi�on from Welfare to Human Resources Func�on in Corporates: Issues, challenges and opportunity for holis�c social work prac�ce (welfare, counseling, social security, employee engagement, diversity management, gender sensi�vity, equal opportunity, competency building, training, etc.)

3. Social Policy & Legisla�on: Governance, civil society and social entrepreneurship - Best prac�ces and case studies (social jus�ce & welfare, gender sensi�vity, child rights, human rights, etc.)4. Sustainable Development & Building Inclusive Socie�es: Recognizing dignity and worth of peoples - Role of NGOs,

corporates and social workers (issues pertaining to people & community upli�ment - basic needs, environment conserva�on, empowerment, skill building, sustainable employment, livelihood, etc.)

Chief Guests for the Inaugura�on : Padma Bhushan Mrs. Rajashree Birla Member, Board –Aditya Birla Group & Chairperson- Aditya Birla Centre for Community Ini�a�ves and Rural Development, Mumbai

Guests of Honour :Dr. (Fr) Col. Thomas C Mathew, Vice - Chancellor, Christ University, BengaluruProf. Rory Truell, Secretary General – IFSW, GenevaProf. Mariko Kimura, President, Asia Pacific - IFSW & Professor, Dept. of Social Welfare, Japan Women’s University, Tokyo

Keynote Speaker : Prof. Sandeep Shastri, Pro Vice - Chancellor, Jain University, Bengaluru

Day One Session 1- Socie�es in Transi�on

Chairperson: Prof. Ghandi Doss, HOD- Dept. of Social Work, Central University of

Jammu

Prof. Rory Truell, Professor of Social Work & Secretary General,IFSW, Geneva

Dr. Shamini A�anayake, Director, Na�onal Ins�tute of Social Development, Srilanka

Dr. P K Shajahan, Professor & Dean - Students Affair, Centre for Community Organiza�on

& Development Prac�ce, Tata Ins�tute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Dr. K Sekar, Professor & HOD, Dept of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS and President -

Indian Society of Professional Social Work, Bengaluru

Ms. Suchitra Rao, Social Development Consultant, Bengaluru

Chairperson: Mr. D R Nagaraj, Past Na�onal President, NIPM and Founder &

CEO, NMS HR Solu�ons, Bengaluru

Mr. M L Shanmukh, Director-HR, Bharath Electronics Ltd, Bengaluru

Mr. C. Mahalingam, HR Coach & Advisor, Formar Execu�ve VP & CPO, Symphony

Services Corpora�on, Bengaluru

Mr.Shrihari Udupa, Director, Agora Analy�cs & Former President-HR - Adani Group

Ms. Sonali De Sarker, Director-HR, NetApp INC, Bengaluru

Session 2. Transi�on from Welfare to Human Resources Func�on in Corporates

Speakers:

Speakers:

Karnataka Associa�on Of Professional Social Workers KAPSW has its origin in Indian Associa�on of Trained Social Workers ( IATSW ) 1978 and therea�er has been restructured and registered in 1997. It represents trained social workers (MSW/BSW graduates) who are working in various fields of social work namely Government departments delivering social services, NGOs, social sectors, in hospitals as counsellors, clinical social workers and in industries performing welfare and human resources func�ons. KAPSW has been networking with social work ins�tu�ons and NGOs and has been regularly organizing knowledge sharing sessions, workshops and seminars with an objec�ve of sharing knowledge, work experience, case studies and best prac�ces that help the members and students of social work. The associa�on also helps ini�ate social projects and one of the recent ini�a�ves has been to network with few social work ins�tu�ons to iden�fy, train and build a network of support persons who can help vic�ms of child abuse and their families . The associa�on has also been organizing na�onal level conferences periodically to bring academicians, prac��oners, students and policy makers together on same pla�orm to share knowledge and experiences on policies, programmes, ini�a�ves, case studies and best prac�ces and also to network and collaborate.

Department of Social Work, Christ UniversityThe vision of the Department of Social Work at Christ University, which is celebra�ng its tenth year, is `Excellence in social work educa�on through service and research'. Having taken up a mission of `Fostering growth of social work professionals with global perspec�ves', the department has been in pursuit of excellence in academic as well as professional training of aspiring social work professionals. The department strives to engage in service of the society through interven�ons at individual, family, group, ins�tu�on and community levels involving various strategies such as case work, group work, community organiza�on, campaigns, researches, educa�onal programs, field services, camps, training and publica�ons. Value of learning through service is significantly inculcated in all the academic programmes. Inspired by the ever changing social situa�ons and needs of people, the department is regularly ini�a�ng programmes that cater to the emerging needs of the society. Social work curriculum provides opportuni�es for the holis�c development of the students. The course design has a balanced blend of classroom teaching with field experience. The department works in close alignment with the Centre for Social Ac�on (www.csa.christuniversity.in) to sensi�ze students towards issues of social concern in the University campus.

Thursday, 27th August 2015 AM

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Friday, 28th August 2015

Registra�on, Inaugura�on, Keynote address and 1st Plenary session on sub - theme - Socie�es in Transi�on

2nd Plenary session - Transi�on from Welfare to Human Resources Func�on in Corporates, Concurrent paper presenta�ons, Cultural programme & Welcome dinner

3rd Plenary session - Social Policy & Legisla�on and 4th Plenary session - Sustainable Development & Building Inclusive Socie�es

Concurrent paper presenta�ons, Felicita�ons, IFSW session and Valedictory

Programme Highlights: (Detailed programme will be published on the website)

Day Two

Session 3: Social Policy & Legisla�on

Chairperson: Ms. Santosh Vaz, Chairlady, Janodaya Public Trust, Bengaluru

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, Kalinga Ins�tute of Social Sciences (KISS), Odisha

Mr. Ashoke Joshi, IAS, (Retd.) Chairman, Srinivasan Services Trust (TVS Group),

Chennai

Mr. Shridhar N E, Head, Corporate Sustainability - Titan Industries Ltd. ( Tata Group),

Bengaluru

Dr. ASM A�qur Rahaman, Professor & Chairman, Ins�tute for Social Welfare &

Research, Dhaka University, Bangladesh

Mr. Madan Padki, Co-founder & CEO, Head Held High Services, Bengaluru

Session 4: Sustainable Development & Building Inclusive Socie�esChairperson: Mr. Lukose Vallatharai, IAS (Retd), Public Policy & Transparency

Consultant & Social Worker

Dr. Shalini Rajaneesh, IAS, Principal Secretary to Govt., Backward Classes Welfare

Dept, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru

Ms. Nina P Nayak, Former Chairperson, Karnataka State Commission for Protec�on

of Child Rights and Member, Na�onal Commission for Protec�on of Child Rights

Dr. Sreelakshmi Gururaja, Social Development Consultant, formerly with UNICEF

Prof. Babu Mathew, Visi�ng Professor, Na�onal Law School of India University,

Bengaluru

Dr. R Balasubramaniam, Founder and Chairman, Swamy Vivekananda Youth

Movement (SVYM) and Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), Mysuru

Felicita�ons to : Dr. Olinda Pereira, Prof. & Founder Principal (Retd.), School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya & Director, Viswas Trust, Mangaluru

Dr. R Parthasarathy, Professor, Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, Kalinga Ins�tute of Social Sciences (KISS), Odisha

Speakers: Speakers:

KAPSW WORKING OFFICE: M-32,LIC Colony, 10th Main Road,10th Cross, Jeevan Bhima Nagar, Bengaluru-560075,

Contact No: +91 9008100037 / +91 9448809638Email : kapswindia@gmail.com with a copy to mvsriganesh@gmail.com for conference related informa�on/assistance

Log on to www.kapsw.org for updates and further informa�on on

the South Asian Conference of Professional Social Workers – 2015

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Delegate Registra�on fee : Corporates - Rs. 2,750/- Research scholars, academicians and field prac��oners from NGOs and Government departments - Rs. 1,750/- Students of Social Work - Rs. 1,100/- Foreign delegates SAARC - $ 30 / Other ASEAN Countries - $ 40 /Others - $ 100 Accompanying spouse - Rs. 1,500/-

Who should a�end : Social Work professionals working in NGOs, social enterprises, educa�on & health sectors, correc�onal se�ng, etc., Human resources / welfare professionals and HR consultants Execu�ves handling CSR ini�a�ves in Corporates and business organisa�ons Social Work educators/academicians/research scholars Social Work students Co-stakeholders Government officials in social / development sectors

Conference Organising Commi�eeChairman: Mr. M V Sriganesh, Human Resources Consultant, Manipal Global; Co-Chairman & President, KAPSW, Mr. Santosh Kumar Rai, Managing Director,

So�works Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd.

Chairpersons of Sub-Commi�ees: Mr. N V Vasudeva Sharma, Execu�ve Director, Child Rights Trust; , Dr. Shobhana R Thakrar, Social Worker (Programme)& Consultant , Mr.Vasanth Kumar Kamila, Director, Aranis , Dr. G Pandu Naik, Director, Talent Avenues, (Venue and Facili�es) (Finance and Sponsorship)(Delegate Promo�on) (Media and Public Rela�ons),; Mr. PR Basavaraju, Director, Lohith HR Services Mr.B P Venkatesha Murthy, Head MSS (Opera�ons),Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Gopalkrishna Sastry, GM - HR & Admin, Wuerth Elektronik India Pvt. Ltd., Mysuru (Hospitality, Transport & Accommoda�on), (Cultural)

Members: Prof. Victor Paul, Associate Director & Head, Dept. of Social Work, Christ University; Mr. Lakshmi Prasad, Director - HRM Consultants; Mr. Israel Inbaraj, General Manager - HR, TATA Consultancy Services; Mr. S N Gopinath, Director, Crea�ve Consultancy Services; Mr. Arun Solomon, HR Consultant; Dr. Rameela Shekhar, Dean, School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru; Dr. Kodandarama, Chairperson, Dept. of Social Work, Bangalore University; Mr. Ravichandra Bekal, Head-HR, Nestle India, Goa; Dr. Khaiser Perveez, HR Consultant; Dr. Kalpana Sampath, Social Development Consultant & Trainer; Ms. Rathnakumari, Medical Social Worker, St John's Hospital; Dr. Sojan Antony, Faculty, Dept of Social Work, Christ University; Prof. Kiran Jeevan, HOD, Dept. of Social

Work, St.Joseph's College; Mr. U K Hasainabba, Chief General Manager - HR, BEML Ltd; Mr. Moideen K E I, Chief - HRM, HMT Ltd; Mr. Mohan Naik, Manager-HR,

HAL Ltd; Mr. Jagadish Shekhar Naik, Sr. Manager–HR, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd; Mr. Sudesha K P, Manager - HR, Millenium Enterprises; Dr. Hemalatha Kannan, Associate Professor, Dept. of Social Work, Christ University; Dr. Binu Thomas, Research Coordinator, Dept. of Social Work, Christ University;

Dr. Usha Rao, HOD, Dept of Social Work, Mysore University; Mr. Anantha Gowda K, GM - HR, Jubilant Generics Ltd, Mysuru; Dr. Suma S Rai, Principal, Dr. M.V.

She�y College of Social Work, Mangaluru; Mr. Jonas Richard A, HOD - Dept. of Social Work, Kristu Jayan� College, Dr. Shridevi, Psycho - Social Health Consultant; Dr. Janet Parameshwar, Social Welfare Officer, Kidwai Memorial Ins�tute of Oncology; Ms. Denet - Medical Social Worker, BGS Global Hospital; Ms. Shyamala C K -

CDPO, Mangaluru; Mr. Ashok T, Director - HR, Schneider Electric, Mr. Sandeep Raj P, Officer- HR , So�works Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd; Ms. Smitha Mundodi, Manager – CSR, Commonfloor; Mr. K Krishna Naik , Consultant, Avani Associates; Mr. S Venkatesh Murthy, Research Scholar, S K University, Ananthapur

Conference Advisory Council :Chairperson: Prof. Ghandi Doss, HOD-Dept. of Social Work, Central University of Jammu

Members: Dr. Anil Jospeh Pinto, Registrar, Christ University; Mr. D R Nagaraj, Past Na�onal President -NIPM & CEO-NMS HR Solu�ons; Mr. S N Murthy, Senior

Advocate, High Court of Karnataka; Mr. Nishith Mohanty, Group HR Head & CHRO-Manipal Educa�on & Medical Group; Mr. Prakash Chandra, Director, Huresys

Network Pvt. Ltd.; Prof. Sanjay Bhat, Dept. of Social Work, Delhi University, Delhi; Dr. K B Akhilesh, Senior Professor, Dept. of Management Studies, Indian Ins�tute

of Science; Dr. K.Sekar, Prof. & Head, Dept of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS & President, ISPSW; Prof. Geeta Balakrishnan, Principal, College of Social Work,

Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, Dr. Vasanthy Vijay, Prof. of Social Work (Retd); Mr. Lukose Vallatharai, IAS ( Retd), Public Policy & Transparency Consultant & Social

Worker; Ms. Santhosh Vaz, Chairlady-Janodaya Public Trust; Ms.Nina P Nayak, Child Rights Ac�vist; Mr.Cyril Alexander, President, Professional Social Workers

Associa�on, Chennai; Mr. Gurudas Bhat, Addl. Labour Commissioner (Retd);

Accommoda�on:Accommoda�on from budget to five star hotels is available in south and central Bengaluru that has easy access to the venue . Online booking offer compe��ve rates . The accommoda�on commi�ee is working for some dormitory and hostel accommoda�on and the details will be uploaded on website

Paper Presenta�on :We invite paper presenta�on on topics that are connected to sub-themes of the Conference. Please visit www.kapsw.org for more details or write to vasudevasharmakapsw@gmail.com (Tel. No. 09448472513) with a copy to president@kapsw.org.

Last date for submi�ng abstracts: 20th July, 2015