International Journal of Social Research and Development

authors
Mohamed A Eno, Mohamed Aweys, Mohamud Abukar, Mohamed Abdirahman Osman

abstract
This paper presents findings of pioneer field work on social work (SW) in the context of Somali Studies, particularly social work education and research in the Southwest State of Somalia (SWSS). It explores the role the University of Southern Somalia has taken as the leading higher education institution in the SWSS and its inspiration to introduce SW education in the State. As the first ever scholarly study on SW in SWSS, this work aims to spur a new path in both education and research among scholars and professionals engaged in social work. It also contributes to the growing body of literature on social work research by portraying some of the challenges prevailing in the SWSS that make the introduction of social work education and preparation of SW professionals necessary in the quest for remedial mechanisms to alleviate them.