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Polibienestar is participating in the 2026 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development in Nairobi, Kenya, from 26–29 June 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Jorge Garcés, Director of the Polibienestar Research Institute, took part in the 2026 World Conference on Social Work and Social Development (SWSD 2026), presenting the book *INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF SOCIAL WORK*, published by Tirant Lo Blanch. With over 1,000 participants and under the Swahili motto ‘Harambee’ (‘all

This recognition reflects a research approach that places children, adolescents, and their families at the center, ensuring their voices are heard to help transform pediatric palliative care. POP is a non-profit Spanish organization that aims to promote participation and defend the rights of people with chronic health needs across all areas, policies, and actions that affect their lives, to achieve full inclusion and an improved quality of life. The award was received yesterday in Madrid

Jorge Garcés participated today, June 18, in LEAD PRO—the International Summit on Emergency Management, a European pilot project on emergency management. On June 18, the International Summit on Emergency Management, Disaster Response, and Urban Resilience took place, a gathering that brought together European institutions, emergency services, police forces, researchers, policymakers, and technology companies specializing in crisis management and civil protection. The event was held at the headquarters of the Valencia Local Police and addressed some

Polibienestar organised and hosted the third session of the Elisan General Assembly at its headquarters. The event was attended by more than 60 national and international participants, mainly experts and politicians from the field of social services. See the video here The first part of the session focused on presentations of projects and best practices in the field of addiction and functional diversity. The leading universities in the Valencian Community were responsible for these presentations:

Valencia will host the 2026 ELISAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: “Empowering Communities: Inclusion of People with Disabilities and Volunteering for Social Change,” on June 15, 16, and 17, 2026. This year, Valencia is hosting this important European event because the Presidency of ELISAN (European Network for Local Inclusion and Social Action) is held by the Valencian Institute of Social Services (IVASS) and the Valencian Regional Government. This meeting brings together policymakers, professionals, and civil society to share