National Institute of Social Development: NISD – National Institute of Social Development: NISD

NISD Building

National Institute of Social Development - Seeduwa

Vaani Villa 2024

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

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

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

years since establishment

1804

Students in 2024

Staff

2800

Alumni

Partners

upcoming Exams

Diploma in Counselling – 2024/2025 ( Seeduwa/Thalawa/Kurunegala)

Date	Time	Subject Code	Subject
02.11.2024	9.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m	DipC – 111	Introduction to Psychology
02.11.2024	1.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m	DipC – 112	Introduction to Counselling
03.11.2024	9.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m	DipC – 113	Introduction to Basic Research method
09.11.2024	9.00 a.m – 12.00 p.m	DipC – 114	Introduction to Counselling Skills
09.11.2024	1.00 p.m – 4.00 p.m	DipC – 115	Psychological Disorders