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Rituals and practices in African Religion and Abrahamic Religion

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The comparison table below was drafted by a person, refined and expanded in DeepSeek, an AI application then revised by…

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Religious holidays in all religions

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This week is Easter, but there are many other religious holidays throughout the world, some of which are even more…

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Call for journal articles on research methodology

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The journals listed below invite researchers to submit articles on research methodology that share innovative approaches, techniques, and best practices…

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At the intersection of developmental, environmental and international social work is advocacy

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Abu Mansaray-George is a Sierra Leonean international social worker. His current advocacy project for land reclamation and afforestation intersects developmental,…

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Restorative learning for fostering a decolonised curriculum

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The restorative learning model supported by these researchers from South Africa originates from Ndlovu-Gatsheni who said “You need to unlearn…

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Student develops a new solarpunk model to contribute to environmental social work

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The same student, Christabel Ebubechukwu Okorofor from Nigeria has presented at a conference, published in an accredited journal, published a…

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PhD research supervision models

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by Rugare Mugumbate (PhD), Noel Garikai Muridzo (PhD), Devotion Tatenda Mahamba and Tatenda Sukulao About authors: Rugare works at the…

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Bookshop now open

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Our bookshop is now open.

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The Basics of Developmental Social Services

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On the occasion of World Social Work Day, this blog focuses on developmental social services. The importance of this theme…

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How to easily describe African-centred research designs and methods in research reports and proposals

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What are the major characteristics as African-centred research designs and methods More African-centred research designs Research designs that can be…

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Call for nominations Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC) committee

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The ASWDNet would like to thank Danzel Rademan (Bachelor of Social Work, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, South…

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Remember Pan African Women’s Day (31 July each year)

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Africa’s Women’s Day is observed annually across the continent on 31 July and is a day earmarked to recognise and…

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Africa’s 10 Great Women Social Workers Born Between 1871 and 1947

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There are many women who contributed significantly to social development and social work in Africa. Some of these women are…

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Women Empowerment Framework or Longwe Framework for Gender Analysis

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Developed by Sara Hlupekile Longwe of Zambia in 1995, this is one of the world’s most persuasive gender theories. The framework…

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Africa Social Work and Development Awards

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Important links Instructions and Conditions of Award Selection Committee Nomination Form for Africa Social Work and Development Awards Categories

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES

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By Oyindamola Williams, LMSW INTRODUCTION The African immigrant population in the United States is growing, and with it, the need…

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Kalinganire’s Social Work Practice Model

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Kalinganire C (2017) Social Work Practice Model. Africa Social Work and Development Network Social work in Rwanda (as in the…

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ASWDNet website stats 2020-2025 – most read pages, subscribers, views, visitors etc

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Views per page or post – all time If your country is low on the table know what to do…

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Quantitative data analysis video lectures with Dr Ugochukwu Chinonso Okolie, Nigeria

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Creating Likert Scale questions Dependent and independent variables Likert scale – what is? Data analysis in SPSS – beginners Likert…

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Recent evidence: Ubuntu

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Published in Mugumbate R., Nwanna C. R., Twikirize  J. and Tusasiirwe S. (2024). Empirical evidence on the names and values…

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Recent evidence: Developmental social work training programmes in the Global South

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Cite as: Erasmus, L., & Bloem, C. H. M. (2024). Developmental social work training programmes in the Global South: A…

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10 Steps to Get Published in a Journal

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Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations (AU theme 2025)

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The reparations theme The African Union (AU)’s theme for 2025 is Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through…

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Ubuntu book now available for purchase by individuals and libraries

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About the book Published in Africa and written by African authors for the world, the reference book with textbook features…

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Call for book chapters: Mental Health: African Understandings, Models, and Interventions

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Book details Title: Mental Health: African Understandings, Models, and Interventions Editor: Dr William Abur, University of Melbourne, Australia Length: Approximately 300 pages Audience: Mental…

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External event: Decolonizing International Social Work Education

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Title: Decolonizing International Social Work Education February 27, 2025, 12-2pm EST The Council of Social work Education (CSWE) Council of Global…

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The Dogon people and culture

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The 10th Dogon Mask Festival finished early this month. In the rugged landscapes of Mali, one of the most extraordinary…

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A scale to measure the decolonisation of artificial intelligence (AI) governance and other uses

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The scale below appears in a research article by, and can be cited as: Ayana, G., Dese, K., Daba Nemomssa,…

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A methodology for Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR)

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Original contribution by Rugare Mugumbate The Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR) methodology was developed by the Africa Social Work and Development…

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Mabaliano methods of research and consultation

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Understanding the baliano process Baliano (plural is mabaliano) method – in this method, one person goes around seeking opinions from…

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