Skip to content
  • Home
  • About|Join
  • Ethics
  • Events
  • Certificates
  • OwiaBulletin
  • Journals
  • DecolonisingCalculators
  • Mfundo|Training
  • FundiDictionary
  • Awards
  • Ushahidi
  • DACC
  • Bookshop
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Academia AJSW
Africa Social Work and Development Network | Mtandao waKazi zaJamii naMaendeleo waAfrica
Africa Social Work & Development Network | Mtandao waKazi zaJamii naMaendeleo waAfrika

Africa Social Work & Development Network | Mtandao waKazi zaJamii naMaendeleo waAfrika

We create, aggregate and disseminate information and resources to facilitate Social Work and Development Work in Africa.

  • ACADEMICS
    • Lecture Resources
    • Lectures
    • Fieldwork Resources
    • Types of University Assessments
    • Book Publishing
      • Book_Professional Social Work in Zimbabwe
    • ASWDNet Guide to Writing (Journals)
    • ASWDNet Guide to Writing and Publishing
  • PRACTITIONERS
    • Values and Ethics in Africa
    • Africa Social Work and Development Awards
    • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
    • Templates, Models, Frameworks and Assessment Tools
    • African Theories
    • Supervision
  • STUDENTS
    • Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC)
    • 12 Steps to Get Published
    • Tips for Prospective Doctoral Students
    • ASWDNet Guide to Writing (Academic Research Brief| Proposal | Thesis)
    • Writing a journal article could be as easy as making fufu, nsima, ugali or matoke!
    • Lectures
  • RESEARCHERS
    • Research Methods
    • African Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC)
    • Research Questions Bank
    • Publisher/Journal Checker
    • Research Strategies
    • Reviewers
    • Ubuntu Research Group (URG)
  • ASSOCIATIONS
  • TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
  • COMMUNITIES
    • Ubuntu Fundraising and Charity Principles
    • COVID-19
    • Social Work for Children
    • Funda KiSwahili
  • MEMBERS
  • Africa Philosophy
  • African Theories
  • Research Methods
  • Library | Databases
  • Social Work
    • Social Work Education institutions (SWEI) in Africa
    • Biography of Social Development in Africa
      • Charlotte Makgomo-Mannya Maxeke (1871-1939)
      • Zahia Marzouk (1906 – 1988)
      • Regina Gelana Twala (1908-1968)
      • Mai Musodzi Chibhaga Ayema (1885-1952)
      • Nnoseng Ellen Kate Kuzwayo (1914 – 2006)
      • Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo (19 June 1917 – 1 July 1999)
      • Jairos Jiri (1921 – 1982)
      • Kenneth Buchizya Kaunda (1924-2021)
      • John Samuel Mbiti (1931-2019)
      • Gibson Mthuthuzeli Kent (1932-2004)
      • Winnie Madikizela-Mandela 1936–2016
      • Ngugi wa Mirii (1951 – May 3, 2008)
      • Andrew Chad Nyanguru (28 Mar 1953-14 May 2014)
      • Professor Rodreck Mupedziswa
      • Edwell Kaseke (1954-2017)
      • Lovemore Mbigi
      • Selassie Seyoum Gebre (1936-)
      • Arega Yimam (-c1989)
      • Dr Noel Garikai Muridzo
      • Dr Edmos Mthethwa
      • Phillip Manyanye Bohwasi
      • Wassie Kebede
      • Gidraph G Wairire
      • Wangari Muta Maathai
      • Uzoma Odera Okoye, Dr
    • Social Work Journals and Other Serial Publications in Africa (ASWDNet Index)
    • Kuumba (Mentoring)
      • SURVEY OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES FOR AFRICA
      • Mentees
      • Mentors
      • Guidelines
    • Association of Social Work Education in Africa (ASWEA) – 1965 to 1989
    • Future of Social Work in Africa
    • Environmental Social Work
  • Development
    • Developmental Work Database
  • Ubuntu
    • Ubuntu Research Group (URG)
    • Ushahidi Platform
    • Ubuntu Fundraising and Charity Principles
    • Ubuntu Bibliography
    • Ubuntu Survey
    • Ubuntu Annual Lecture
    • Ubuntu Interview Guide Sample
  • Africa
    • African Anthem (African Union)
    • Umoja waAfrica (African Union)
    • Fundi – The African Dictionary and Encyclopaedia of Social Work and Development
    • Africa Religion (uAfrica)
    • maJina | Directory of Africa Names
    • Africa Research Ethics and Malpractice Statement (AREMS)
    • The San Code of Research Ethics (San Code)
  • Blog
    • Our Ubuntu-inspired Comments Policy
    • Become a Blogger
    • Admin ASWDNet
    • Babekazi
    • Professor Roy@Indigenous Social Work
    • Mutape J.D.S Sithole
    • Alemayehu Gebru from Ethiopia, Jimma City
    • Rugare Mugumbate
    • Decolonise
    • Writing and Publishing
    • Development
    • Toto
    • Ms. Alexandra Thokozile Mliswa (MSc,LLB, BA)
    • Environmental work
    • Africa religion | Spirituality
    • Kudzai Mwapaura blogger
    • All Posts Basket
  • Africa Religion (uAfrica) Africa religion | Spirituality
  • Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators Admin ASWDNet
  • Food, nutrition and water insecurity impacts about 282 million people in Africa: why, what can our professions do as part of environmental work? Admin ASWDNet
  • Poverty is being eradicated in knowledge-economies, yet Africa is creating economies centred on borrowed religion and corruption Africa religion | Spirituality
  • World Social Work Day 2024 Admin ASWDNet
  • Ten Key Elements of Africa’s Decolonisation Admin ASWDNet
  • Bloggers required Blogging
  • Kalinganire’s Social Work Practice Model Kalinganire
  • Standards for quality academic journals and books: the South Africa Department of Higher Education (DHET) model Admin ASWDNet
  • Restorative learning for fostering a decolonised curriculum Decolonise
  • Creating a sustainable future for the African child: A solar punk concept— by Okoroafor Christabel Ebubechukwu Admin ASWDNet
  • Research articles – from primary to tertiary articles Writing and Publishing

Author: Rugare Mugumbate

Interested in social work and development in Africa and the recognition, valuing and use of indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu.

Njema Afrika Siku

Posted on 25 May 202525 May 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate No Comments on Njema Afrika Siku
Njema Afrika Siku

The Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet) wishes you a happy Africa Day. Africa Day was started in 1963,…

Read More “Njema Afrika Siku” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Africa Day

In Memoriam: Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (1941–April 2025)

Posted on 9 May 20259 May 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate No Comments on In Memoriam: Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (1941–April 2025)
In Memoriam: Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (1941–April 2025)

A towering figure in African philosophy, postcolonial thought, and decolonial scholarship About Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, the distinguished Congolese philosopher, philologist,…

Read More “In Memoriam: Mzee Valentin-Yves Mudimbe (1941–April 2025)” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Advanced knowledge in social work and development

Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific

Posted on 30 April 202523 May 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate No Comments on Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific
Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific

This year’s Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific will be on 23 May 2025, online. Concept Brief…

Read More “Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Africa Day, African Union, Australasia and the Pacific

Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa

Posted on 13 January 202513 January 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate No Comments on Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa
Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa

The methodology used to create this AI generated article was as follows: The AI application used was MetaAI, an application…

Read More “Tips for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Generate Content Relevant to Africa” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?

Posted on 19 August 202420 August 2024 By Rugare Mugumbate No Comments on Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?
Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?

We are gathering contact details of social work and development institutions in Africa for the Ushahidi Ubuntu Digital Project. Please…

Read More “Karibu, could you please help with contact details (takes -5 minutes)?” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Admin ASWDNet

The baobab tree metaphor of action research

Posted on 15 March 202415 March 2024 By Rugare Mugumbate
The baobab tree metaphor of action research

Action research tests potential solutions to social and development problems to find the most effective ones. It is simply a…

Read More “The baobab tree metaphor of action research” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Admin ASWDNet

Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing

Posted on 9 March 20249 June 2024 By Rugare Mugumbate 1 Comment on Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing
Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing

When writing — book chapters, book, blog post, social media message or journal article — it is important to think…

Read More “Strategies to achieve high levels of originality, independent thought and authentic writing” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Admin ASWDNet, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Ushahidi

Posted on 31 January 202431 January 2024 By Rugare Mugumbate
Ushahidi

Ushahidi is a phone and computer application or software developed in Kenya, Africa, to collect information from the community and…

Read More “Ushahidi” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Admin ASWDNet

Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments

Posted on 28 September 20232 March 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate
Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments

It is true that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can think for students and make them less critical learners. Ultimately, they…

Read More “Artificial Intelligence (AI): How to avoid students cheating assessments” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Decolonise, Rugare Mugumbate, Toto

Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators

Posted on 5 May 20239 May 2023 By Rugare Mugumbate
Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators

Cite as: Mugumbate, R. (2023). Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators. Blog post at https://africasocialwork.net/blog…

Read More “Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Admin ASWDNet, Rugare Mugumbate

Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach

Posted on 14 April 202318 March 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate
Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach

Cite as: Mugumbate, R. (2023). Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach. Blog post at https://africasocialwork.net/blog Learning at home,…

Read More “Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
All Posts Basket, Rugare Mugumbate

Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students

Posted on 11 February 202221 January 2025 By Rugare Mugumbate
Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students

The four types or levels of degrees are associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral. The bachelor’s and master’s degree are usually…

Read More “Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students” »

Share this:

  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading...
Admin ASWDNet

AFRICA-WIDE INSTITUTIONS

ASWEA logo

ASWEA 1965-1989

Umoja waAfrika (AU) Former OAU Toto/Brief | Agenda63

ADF

Part of ADB

ASSWA logo

ASSWA

Since 2005

PAWO (AU Arm)

Facebook | X

COUNTRY INFORMATION (SOCIAL WORK & DEVELOPMENT)

  • Algeria 🇩🇿
  • Angola 🇦🇴
  • Benin 🇧🇯
  • Botswana 🇧🇼
  • Burkina Faso 🇧🇫
  • Burundi 🇧🇮
  • Cabo Verde 🇨🇻
  • Cameroon 🇨🇲
  • Central Africa Republic 🇨🇫
  • Chad 🇹🇩
  • Comoros 🇰🇲
    • Mayotte of Comoro
  • Congo, DR 🇨🇩
  • Congo 🇨🇬
  • Cote D’Ivoire 🇨🇮
  • Djibouti 🇩🇯
  • Egypt 🇪🇬
  • Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇶
  • Eritrea 🇪🇷
  • Eswatini 🇸🇿
  • Ethiopia 🇪🇹
  • Gabon 🇬🇦
  • Gambia, The 🇬🇲
  • Ghana 🇬🇭
  • Guinea 🇬🇳
  • Guinea-Bissau 🇬🇼
  • Kenya 🇰🇪
  • Lesotho 🇱🇸
  • Liberia 🇱🇷
  • Libya 🇱🇾
  • Madagascar 🇲🇬
  • Malawi 🇲🇼
  • Mali 🇲🇱
  • Mauritania 🇲🇷
  • Mauritius 🇲🇺
  • Morocco 🇲🇦
  • Mozambique 🇲🇿
  • Namibia 🇳🇦
  • Niger 🇳🇪
  • Nigeria 🇳🇬
  • Rwanda 🇷🇼
  • Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇹
  • Senegal 🇸🇳
  • Seychelles 🇸🇨
  • Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
  • Somalia 🇸🇴
  • South Africa 🇿🇦
  • South Sudan 🇸🇸
  • Sudan 🇸🇩
  • Togo 🇹🇬
  • Tanzania 🇹🇿
  • Tunisia 🇹🇳
  • Uganda 🇺🇬
  • Western Sahara (SADR)
  • Zambia 🇿🇲
  • Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
  • “Dongo”
  • ‘Wakanda’
  • Umoja waAfrica (African Union)
  • Afro-Caribbeans
    • Haiti
  • Afro-Latinos
  • Melanesia
    • Aboriginal Countries
    • Papua New Guinea
    • West Papua
  • Afro-Asians ‘Sidi’

COVID-19 FINAL UPDATE: Africa Infections: 12.3 million people. Deaths 260 000. World infections: 650 million. Deaths 6.7 million. Data aggregated by ASWDNet on 12 December 2022. View this COVID-19 references list for Africa.

Search

Timezone Conversion

Choose Date & Time:
- :
From Timezone:
To Timezone:
Converted Time:

Decolonisation Calculator (DECA). What is the rate of decolonisation of social work and development training, education and research in your country? Use this simple calculator.

  • Africa’s Agenda 2040 for Children: Fostering an Africa Fit for Children elaborates on the vision of Agenda 2063 in respect of children
  • Njema Afrika Siku
  • Until land colonisation is resolved in South Africa (SA), the country will remain the most unequal society on earth and the struggle will continue
  • Call for abstracts for Day of the African Child Students Conference 2025
  • Day of the African Child (DAC) 2025

Testimonials

Pride in becoming a member of the ASWDNet

Dear ASWDN,

I trust this message finds you well. I am writing to express my profound joy and pride in becoming a member of the Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet). The opportunity to represent my country and community within this esteemed network is truly exciting. Being a part of ASWDNet presents a unique chance to contribute to positive change and development. Read more
  • ድር ቢያብር አንበሳ ያስር – THERE IS SO MUCH SOCIAL WORK KNOWLEDGE IN AFRICAN PROVERBS, A LOOK AT SOME PROVERBS FROM ETHIOPIA Alemayehu Gebru from Ethiopia, Jimma City
  • Lifetime Award Speech — Associate Professor Wassie Kebede, Ethiopia Awards
  • Morocco earthquake and Libya dam floods Admin ASWDNet
  • The dangers of foreign religions in Africa: 3 Christian case studies Admin ASWDNet
  • The decolonisation journey of Mzee Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma Nujoma (1929-2025), former President of Namibia Admin ASWDNet
  • INNOVATIVE FIELDWORK PRACTICUM IN AFRICAN SOCIAL WORK TRAINING: LESSONS FROM RURAL CAMP INITIATIVE IN INDIA All Posts Basket
  • African student
    ASWNet Guide to Writing (Academic Research Brief| Proposal | Thesis) Admin ASWDNet
  • Religious holidays in all religions Admin ASWDNet

Copyright © 2020-2030 Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet).

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.

    %d