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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 Social Development in Africa.

  • ACADEMICS
    • Lecture Resources
    • Lectures
    • Fieldwork Resources
    • Approaches to assessing learning
    • Book Publishing
      • Book_Professional Social Work in Zimbabwe
    • Types of University Assessments
    • 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, Assessment Tools and Questionnaires
    • 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
    • Glossary of Publishing Terms
  • RESEARCHERS
    • Research Methods
    • Qualitative data levels of analysis
    • African Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC)
    • Research Questions Bank
    • Publisher/Journal Checker
    • Research Strategies
    • Reviewers
    • Ubuntu Research Group (URG)
    • Kuumba (Mentoring)
      • SURVEY OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES FOR AFRICA
      • Mentees
      • Mentors
      • Guidelines
    • Afrocentric Mentoring Project (AfroME)
  • 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)
    • 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)
    • African symbols and alphabets
    • Fundi – The African Dictionary and Encyclopaedia of Social Work and Development
    • Africa Religion (uAfrica)
    • 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
  • Mfundo | CPD
    • Profile
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    • Mental Health Masterclass
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    • How to do Mfundo courses
    • Mfundo Terms and Conditions

Author: Rugare Mugumbate

Interested in social work and development in Africa and the recognition, valuing and use of indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu.
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How do I live Ubuntu if it is not my people’s philosophy?

Admin ASWDNet
This is the decade of Africa in global social work and social development. Why? An answer from Mtandao with options for the next decade

This is the decade of Africa in global social work and social development. Why? An answer from Mtandao with options for the next decade

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How Annonciata Niyibizi Muhayimana created the Ingata of Life Narrative Model

How Annonciata Niyibizi Muhayimana created the Ingata of Life Narrative Model

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Students as knowledge creators: Reflections on the 16 June Day of the African Child Conference for Students (DACCS2026)

Students as knowledge creators: Reflections on the 16 June Day of the African Child Conference for Students (DACCS2026)

Day of the African Child
More than just showing up: how to get the most out of a conference

More than just showing up: how to get the most out of a conference

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Decolonising higher education: theories and the Mtandao framework

Decolonising higher education: theories and the Mtandao framework

Advanced knowledge in social work and development
Africa Day Indaba 2026 for Australasia and the Pacific

Africa Day Indaba 2026 for Australasia and the Pacific

Africa Day
What is Harambee, and at what level in social work and development is it most useful?

What is Harambee, and at what level in social work and development is it most useful?

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New evidence on Ubuntu: Facilitators and barriers to the use of Ubuntu values in social work and social development

New evidence on Ubuntu: Facilitators and barriers to the use of Ubuntu values in social work and social development

Ubuntu
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA)

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA)

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Dr Mzukisi Xweso’s appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ubuntu | Nyingi waUbuntu

Dr Mzukisi Xweso’s appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Ubuntu | Nyingi waUbuntu

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How many and which systems make up IKS – indigenous knowledge systems?

How many and which systems make up IKS – indigenous knowledge systems?

Advanced knowledge in social work and development
Samora Machel’s Theory of Superstition and its Firmer Implications for Social Work and Development

Samora Machel’s Theory of Superstition and its Firmer Implications for Social Work and Development

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Pumzika Mzee Ngugi waThiongo

Pumzika Mzee Ngugi waThiongo

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Njema Afrika Siku

Njema Afrika Siku

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

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

Advanced knowledge in social work and development
Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific

Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific

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

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

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

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

Admin ASWDNet
The baobab tree metaphor of action research

The baobab tree metaphor of action research

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

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

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Ushahidi

Ushahidi

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

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Ubuntu-Inspired Workshop or Seminar – An Example and Skills for Facilitators

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

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Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach

Types of University Assessments – A Developmental Approach

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Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students

Twelve (12) Tips and Information for Prospective Doctoral Students

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Ignatius Mabasa’s thesis in an African language: Why it is important to use African languages in education, research and publishing

Ignatius Mabasa’s thesis in an African language: Why it is important to use African languages in education, research and publishing

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