Mpatapo: Third space methodology
Mpatapo, an Adinkra symbol that means the ‘knot of pacification and reconciliation..
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Nsoromma: Spirituality
The Nsoromma symbol is deeply rooted in Akan cosmology and represents the intricate relationship between the human soul, the universe,…
Bese saka: Privilege and power
Translated from Akan as a “sack of cola nuts,” this symbol represents privilege, affluence, power, abundance, plenty, and togetherness. The…
Ese ne Tekrema: Deep interdependence
Translated from Akan as “the teeth and the tongue,” this symbol represents friendship, peaceful coexistence, and deep interdependence. It serves…
Wawa aba: The hard, resilient seed
The Wawa Aba is the seed of the Wawa tree, one of the hardest woods in the West African forest….
Call for abstracts from Child Abuse Review on Building Resilient Child Protection Systems in the Global South: Lessons and Approaches (External)
Posted in behalf of Dr. Alinka Gearon, University of Bath, Co-Editor, Special Issue Dear Colleagues,I hope this message finds you…
Happy Africa Day 25 May 2026
Happy Africa Day 🌍 Today, 25 May, we mark 63 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity…
Call for Applications for the Afrocentric and Decolonial Social Work Mentoring Project (AfroMe)
Show Table of Contents Afrocentric and decolonial scholarship is lacking in mainstream social work. This collaborative project between universities from…
4th Day of the African Child Students Conference 2026: Invitation to all students interested in children and development to attend on 16 June
On 16 June 2026, students and educators across the continent will gather online to confront one of childhood’s most persistent…
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…
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Credo Mutwa’s theoretical framework
Mutwa’s theoretical framework has 3 theories which are the balance of the two minds, experiential storytelling and living museums, and…
Ubuntu Theory of Conscience
by Richard W-E-S-A Kawesa, Kampala, Uganda Ubuntu is a set of values that, when lived, become a function of one’s…
WATER is the Day of the African Child theme for 2026
Announced by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child of the African Union, which…
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Applications open for the position of Communications Officer (voluntary, Nairobi, Kenya) for Mtandao – Africa Social Work and Development Network
Overview Mtandao – Africa Social Work and Development Network invites applications for the position of Communications Officer. This role is…
Call for Abstracts for the Third International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) Africa Branch Colloquium (External)
Themed questions and answers from Ubuntu and harambee master class discussion
The 2026 World Social Work Day Masterclass, hosted jointly by the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA)…
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New member resources (including Zoom and Google Meet virtual backgrounds)
We have new backgrounds to use during online. meetings There are backgrounds for members, AIEC members, Journal of Ubuntu board…
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Annual Ubuntu Lecture | Fundo ya Ubuntu
“Ubuntu is anti-hegemonic”, Professor Kebede. To be anti or counter-hegemonic means that this African philosophy directly challenges, resists, and offers…
Why not dance and sing it: The San Code of Research Ethics (San Code) presented in dance and song
The San Code is a great resource for social and development workers in Africa and beyond. Cite the Code as:…
AU Theme 2026: Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063
The African Union has officially adopted Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda…
World Social Work Day 2026 – Harambee is the theme
Social workers are present in every corner of society, standing alongside communities as they navigate adversity. We walk with people…
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Understanding Nego-feminism and its implications for social work and development
When many people think of feminism, they picture protest signs, policy battles, and a direct challenge to the status quo….
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Africa’s future, social work, and development: lessons from Ghana’s address to the UN General Assembly
On 25 September 2025, Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, addressed the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly….
Global social work and development: Africa’s position at the UN 2025 General Assembly
At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, African leaders spoke with unity and clarity…
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Africa’s knowledge for the world: The philosophy of Ubuntu and the value of harambee at SWSD 2026
Africa has always had something powerful to offer the world, not only in resources, art, and culture, including human resources…
Welcome to 2026
Welcome to 2026! Our appreciation goes to all committees and members of the ASWDNet for a successful year with best…
Stokvels: an opportunity for development at family, community and national level or not?
This information is based on https://personal.nedbank.co.za/learn/blog/stokvel-options.html. In many South African communities, stokvels are more than just savings clubs. They allow…
Long list of African symbols and alphabet characters
African symbols carry deep meanings of justice, collectivity, community, and reciprocity, values that lie at the heart of social work…
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Publishing Dictionary | Fundi
Stage 1: Planning Stage 2: Ethics Stage 3: Proposal Stage 4: Conducting Research Stage 5: Writing Stage 6: Publishing Stage…
We want lights, not power: The Gen Z uprising in Madagascar and implications for radical social development
We want better government, not empty promises.We want lights, not power.We want water, not soda. A generation in the dark…
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