Flagship · Annual
Wetin Bi Social Work
OPSWI’s annual street outreach takes the profession directly to streets, markets and car parks.
Read moreOperation Preach Social Work Initiative
Making social work a household name.
A youth-led movement from Benin City, raising awareness of social work, protecting young people and standing with communities in crisis.
1,500+
Community members reached through outreach and advocacy
2024
Founded on 10 July 2024 in Benin City
90+
Students and practitioners on OPSWI ConnectHub
IFSW Africa
Youth-led crisis response models presented at the regional conference
Who we are
Social work, walked, not just talked.
Operation Preach Social Work Initiative exists so that every family, school and community understands what social workers do, and can reach one when they need to. Since 2024, our volunteers and student social workers have taken the profession to streets, schools, markets, broadcast studios and international conferences.
- Youth-ledStudents and young practitioners driving every programme
- Community-rootedOutreach in streets, schools and markets across Edo
- Profession-firstRaising the profile of social work across Africa
- ConnectedA growing network through OPSWI ConnectHub
2024Founded in Benin Cityby young social workers
What we focus on
Our focus areas
Social Work Advocacy
Building public understanding and recognition of social work and the vital role social workers play in society.
View programmesChild and Youth Welfare
Championing child protection, mental health and youth empowerment, while speaking out against violence.
View programmesCrisis Intervention
Delivering community development and crisis-response models for families and vulnerable populations.
View programmesProfessional Networking
Connecting students, young practitioners and experts through ConnectHub and wider African networks.
View programmesNow live
OPSWI ConnectHub
Launched in March 2026, ConnectHub is the online home of OPSWI’s community: a place where social work students, young practitioners and experts meet, learn and build together. More than 90 members have already joined.
Coming soon · The Footsoldiers Project
Omosigho: standing against human trafficking
Our next platform connects the people who identify someone at risk of trafficking with the agencies able to help. Omosigho is being built by OPSWI through the Footsoldiers Project and launches in December 2026.
Programme highlights
Our work in communities
Child Welfare and Media Advocacy
Positive Discipline Campaign
This campaign challenges excessive corporal punishment and equips families with healthier alternatives.
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Child Welfare and Media Advocacy
Mental Health Awareness Campaign
A student- and youth-focused campaign working to break the stigma around mental health.
Read moreOur people
The foot soldiers behind the work
OPSWI is led by young social work professionals and students who give their time, voice and skills to the profession.
Meet our team
Find your path
There is a place for you in OPSWI
Students
Learn by doing
Join outreaches and campaigns, find mentors on ConnectHub and bring OPSWI to your campus.
Practitioners
Lend your experience
Mentor the next generation, share resources and help shape our crisis-response and advocacy work.
Organisations
Partner on programmes
Collaborate with OPSWI on programmes, research, media or funding for child welfare and community support.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find what you are looking for? Our team is happy to help.
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Be a social work foot soldier.
Whether you are a student, a practitioner or an organisation that shares our vision, there is a place for you in OPSWI.