Vol. 11 No. 4 (2024)
Journal Space and Culture, India

Editorials

'Buen Vivir': The Good Life Theme for Social Work Practice

Published 2024-03-29

  • Venkat Pulla

Venkat Pulla
Foundation Professor of Strengths-Based-Social Work Practice, Brisbane Institute of Strengths-Based Practice; Adjunct Associate Professor in the College of Arts, Society & Education, James Cook University, Editor-in-Chief (Joint) Space and Culture, India

Abstract

World Social Work Day (WSWD), observed on the third Tuesday of March, honours social workers. It is an occasion to reaffirm dedication to well-being programs, universal access and equity, and a fair go for all who receive services from the profession. The concept of harmonious coexistence between communities and nature, as well as the collaboration of social workers and local citizens to create peaceful communities, is critical for a sustainable future. This editorial is a self-congratulatory piece on the identification of the correct theme for future social work, but it also provides a brief explanation of what the 'Buen Vivir': The Good Life theme entails for modern social work practice.

Keywords

Buen Vivir: The Good Life Theme for Social Work Practice, Endogenous Discourse, Communities, Ecological Social Work

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