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NISD Building
National Institute of Social Development - Seeduwa
Vaani Villa 2024
Vaani Villa 2024
Vaani Villa 2024
Vaani Villa 2024
3rd International Conference on Social Work
3rd International Conference on Social Work
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Inauguration Program Bachelor of Socail Work 2023/24
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Orientation Program Bachelor of Socail Work 2023/24

WELCOME TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Welcome to the National Institute of Social Development (NISD), the premier institution in Social Work education in Sri Lanka. We are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a degree awarding Institute, under section 25A of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978. NISD is a statutory body functioning under the purview of the State Ministry of Social Empowerment. NISD is committed to be an educational institution producing professional social workers to serve the social welfare, promote social development and social empowerment.

Vision

Vision

To be a center of excellence, nationally and globally in Social Work Education, Training and Research

Mission

Mission

To enhance human resources for social development through the preparation of competent manpower in social work at all levels, generate and disseminate new knowledge and technologies for social work practice, provide specialized services for social welfare and social development

72
years since establishment
1804
Students in 2024
94
Staff
2800
Alumni
5
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The National Institute of Social Development is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its Diploma in Counseling program in Kandy....
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  • October 12, 2024
Vaani Vizha 2024, organized by the 2nd-year BSW students of NISD, was a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and artistic...
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  • September 13, 2024
The 3rd International Conference on Social Work held on the 4th and 5th of September at the National Institute of...

Affiliations

Sri Lanka Association of ProfesSpecial Social Workers

The International Consortium on Social Development (ICSD)

The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW)

The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)

The Asia Pacific Association of Social Work Education (APASWE)



His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President of Sri Lanka

Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

Hon. Vijitha Herath
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security, and Mass Media

Mr. Ranjith Ariyarathne
Secretary
Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security, and Mass Media

Dr. Raveendra Withanachchi

Dr. Raveendra Kumara
Director General (Act.) National Institute of Social Development