Africa Day indaba 2026 invitation: water, sanitation and the future of Agenda 2063
Access to clean water and safe sanitation remains one of the most urgent development priorities across Africa. Water insecurity, poor sanitation infrastructure, climate pressures, and unequal access continue to affect health, livelihoods, education, gender equity, and sustainable development.
The event is organised by Mtandao (African Social Work and Development Network) and the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA) as part of ongoing efforts to promote African-centred knowledge, sustainable development, and decolonising professional practice. It started in 2022. A similar event was started in the Australasia and Pacific in 2024.
The Africa Day indaba 2026 creates a platform for African scholars, practitioners, students, and development partners to engage on practical and sustainable solutions under the theme:
“Assuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063.”
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2026
Africa time zones
- 1:00–2:30 PM North Africa Time
- 1:00–2:30 PM WAT
- 2:00–3:30 PM CAT/SAT
- 3:00–4:30 PM EAT
Global time zones
- 12:00–1:30 PM UTC/GMT
- 1:00–2:30 PM London (BST)
- 2:00–3:30 PM Central Europe (CEST)
- 8:00–9:30 AM New York (EDT)
- 5:00–6:30 AM Los Angeles (PDT)
- 8:00–9:30 PM Beijing/Perth
- 9:00–10:30 PM Tokyo/Seoul
- 10:00–11:30 PM Sydney (AEST)
Featured presentations
Sustainable water and sanitation systems in support of Agenda 2063
Alex Msipa, Founder and Principal Consultant at Watu Social Consulting, will share insights on sustainable water and sanitation systems, stakeholder engagement, social impact assessment, and livelihood restoration across Southern Africa.
Afrocentric and decolonising mentoring project (AfroMe)
Prof Shahana Rasool from the University of Johannesburg and Vice President of ASSWA will present the Afrocentric and Decolonising Mentoring Project (AfroMe), highlighting mentoring approaches grounded in African knowledge systems and decolonising practice.
AfroMe is also currently seeking applications for its mentoring programme. The project aims to support Afrocentric and decolonial approaches in social work mentoring, scholarship, leadership, and professional development.
This indaba will benefit social workers, development practitioners, academics, policy actors, students, and community leaders interested in sustainable African futures and Agenda 2063.
Register for the indaba
Africa Day indaba registration page
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