On ASEAN Social Work Day 2025, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, delivered a video message to recognise the invaluable contributions of social workers in building community resilience through their essential services before, during and after disasters.

In his remarks, SG Dr. Kao highlighted ASEAN’s commitment to strengthening social work through policies, cross-sectoral collaboration, and the newly launched Regional Guidance for ASEAN Member States on the Role of Social Workers and the Wider Social Service Workforce in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience to support the most vulnerable communities across the region.

The ASEAN Community honours the dedication of social workers in building a more inclusive, resilient, dynamic and people-centered ASEAN.