The conference will take place on 25-27 June 2008 at the
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.

Papers on the following subtopics are welcome:
- Strategies, models and values in social and community work
- Social inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly children and minorities
- Civil societies and the state: The role of religious communities.

The topics for the conference are mainly inspired by the present status of social work and social welfare in the Romanian society, but will hopefully attract and inspire teachers, researchers and practitioners in the social area in many societies in transition and also worldwide.

Romania became a member of the European Union on 1 January 2007. The country is in the process of rapid and profound transformation from a typical post-Soviet society to a modern society.

Iasi, is the most important political, economic and cultural centre of Moldavia (North-Easter part of Romania) and one of the oldest cities in the country. Presuming that for most of the participants it will be the first visit to Iasi, a post-conference tour will be organised on 28-29 June 2008 with visits some of the many important historical sites in the region, including monasteries with famous outside frescoes. Due to great interest for this tour

Please reserve the end of June 2008 for this professional meeting and a unique cultural experience. Information on the programme, Registration form accommodation, Call for papers, information, etc. will be available at homepage for the conference at

http://www-gewi.uni-graz.at/sozpaed/iasi/

Welcome to the European ICSD conference in Iasi!

On behalf of the Board of the European Branch of ICSD and the Conference Organising Committee,

Roar Sundby Prof. Gheorge Popa
President of the ICSD, European Branch Chairman of the Local Organising Committee