Umoja Black Social Workers Association of Ontario
Black social workers uplifting Black communities.
Umoja means unity in Kiswahili. We bring Black social workers and social service workers in Ontario together to mentor, network and lead.
Free online launch
UBSWA launch
Saturday, December 5, 2026
1 to 3 PM EST, online on Zoom. Free.
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Who UBSWA is for
Black social workers
You practise social work in Ontario, in any setting.
Black social service workers
You support people and communities in social service work.
Students
You study social work or social service work. Students are welcome.
Our mission
Creating a space for the engagement, recovery and development of resilient Black social workers, so they can lead in uplifting Black communities.
Meet the board
Founder and Co-chair Andria Allen
Co-chair Malene Stewart
Board members Marsha Brown, Michelle English, Donna Alexander, Peter Amponsah, Omo Ibhawoh, Cynthia Kandi and Shiffo Farah
Join for $120 a year
Networking, mentorship, research skill development, a quarterly newsletter and a vote at the annual meeting.
Coming next
More is on the way
Networking event
March 2027, National Social Work Awareness Month
Member stories
From social workers across Ontario
Quarterly newsletter
Four times a year