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ASWNet Guide to Writing (Academic Research Brief| Proposal | Thesis)
In your journey as a student, you may end up researching as part of a subject (e.g. in weeks 9-10…
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Unrest in Niger after military officers detained President Mohamed Bazoum: lessons for social work and development globally
The Nigerien (not Nigerian) presidential guard detained the president and announced the dissolution of government last month. The National Council…
Cultural and spiritual artifacts of Africa stolen by colonising countries
What are artifacts? Artifacts are works of art that are inspired by people’s religion, philosophy and culture. In fact, artifacts…
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Made in Africa Evaluation (MAE) approach – what it is and how to use it
Are you involved in monitoring and evaluation (M and E) in your organization? Do you teach it? Are you are…
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Heri za Kwanzaa (26 Dec – 1 Jan 2024): African American and Pan-African celebration of family, community, culture and heritage
Theme and message for this year Founding of Kwanzaa Seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa How is Kwanzaa celebrated? The…
‘Come through the door, not the window’: The San Code of Research Ethics (San Code)
The San Code: A great resource for social and development workers Cite the Code as: South African San Institute (SAAI)…
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3rd Annual Ubuntu Lecture (Mfundo waUbuntu)
Lecturer: Dr Charles Kalinganire, University of Rwanda Plan to attend the last event of the year – The Annual Ubuntu…
Standards for quality academic journals and books: the South Africa Department of Higher Education (DHET) model
The following standards are in the Research Outputs Policy (2015). To be included in the DHTE list of accredited journals,…
Our major events – ASWDNet
May – Africa Day Indaba Africa Day Webinar June – Day of the African Child Conference Indaba yaWatoto October –…
Wazee Indaba – Day for Older Persons 2024
22 October 2024, 10am Central Africa Time Program 2. Guest presentation by Profs Sobantu and Tanusha (30 minutes presentation +…
Call for papers for the Journal of Development Administration (JDA)
The JDA has an open call for papers. Submit to people-centred@africasocialwork.net You will be fully supported to get published. Important…
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Standard Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, teachers, researchers, practitioners and students. In this policy, AI means computer aided generation…
Ubuntu conferences, indaba and symposium in 2024
Ubuntu is occupying more and more spaces in discussions in and outside academia. In 2024, below are some indaba, conference…
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Mpox – what you need to know
Information from Africa Centre for Disease Control (AfricaCDC) What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral…
Nile floods: sample preparedness and response plan from South Sudan
Continuous heavy rains since May, combined with controlled water releases from Lake Victoria, significantly raised Nile River levels, affecting about 710,000…
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Africa PhD scholarships for female students below 35 years for research on the creation of dignified and fulfilling work for young Africans by the non-profit sector
An important opportunity has arisen to contribute to developing a non-profit sector that is driven by African values, and that…
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…
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Kenule Saro-Wiwa and Shell Company: The legacy of exploitation and advocacy for development in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
Kenule (Ken) Saro-Wiwa’s work shows how multinational companies like Shell (British company) have continued harmful practices from the direct colonial…
Two publications about Olympics and Africa
The Olympics games held in Paris, France have come and gone. Two articles provide more light about the Olympics. The…
The impact of migration on Africa—some questions to ponder on
Do you agree with the views quoted below? Instead of hardening border protection, African and Western governments should negotiate bilateral…
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Ubudlelane philosophy
Conceptualised by Xweso[1] and Gwam[2] (2024) Ubudlelaneis an isiXhosa term meaning ‘ukwabelana’ which translates to ‘to share’. This concept…
Ubuntu graduation speech by Sharon Matongo
Keynotes, speeches and presentations published in the African Journal of Social Work 14(3) of 2024
To read or download a PDF, click the title line. Copy the article URL to share. Research grant writing tips…
Ghana family values and human sexual rights bill: Lessons for social work and development
The Ghana Parliament passed a bill early this year to promote sexual activities that align with African culture and values….
A westernised discourse of sexuality in Africa – an analysis of the biased authorship in The Conversation Africa
To understand who contributes to the topic of sexuality in Africa, authorship in The Conversation Africa, an Australian online media…
World Kiswahili Language Day – 07 July each year
Theme: Kiswahili: education and culture of peace Main event: UNESCO Headquarters in Paris In numbers Numbers: one of the top…
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SURVEY OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES FOR AFRICA
The survey is now open. Use the link or scan QR code to start the survey. Invitation Kanimambo | Zikomo…
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Our Aspirations for the Africa We Want
Copied from: https://au.int/agenda2063/aspirations Agenda 2063 provides useful resources for teaching, learning, practice and fieldwork preparation. It is also useful for…
Day of the African Child (DAC) 2024
Education for all children in Africa: the time is now Theme for 2024 On 16 June, Africa commemorates the Day…
Creating a sustainable future for the African child: A solar punk concept— by Okoroafor Christabel Ebubechukwu
From Sankofa, Harambee, Ubuntu and Afrofuturism, Okoroafor Christabel Ebubechukwu educated and impressed peers, professors and global leaders during Day of…
Launch video — Ubuntu Digital Platform project
The Ubuntu Digital Platform project was launched by Professor Antoinette Lombard (IASSW incoming President)) during the Day of the African…
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Lifetime Award Speech — Associate Professor Wassie Kebede, Ethiopia
Dr Kebede was honoured during the online Day of the African Child Students Conference on 14 June. Wassie Kebede was…
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In numbers — Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC)
Held on Friday, 14 June 2024 | 08AM-12PM WAT | 09AM-1PM CAT/SAT | 10AM-2PM EAT. || 16 June is Day of the African Child (DAC)….
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An Interprofessional Social Work Collaborative Disrupts Period Poverty in Search of Menstrual Equity
Written by Areli Padron Sanchez, Monalisa Piquero, Rachel Riojas, Karina Garcia-Aguilar, and Sevaughn Banks Period poverty or menstrual poverty, defined…
Decolonization and Decoloniality – phases, ways and impediments: excerpts from Omanga’s interview with Professor Gatsheni-Ndlovu, 2020
Phases of decolonisation “Decolonization needs to be understood in its phases. What became known as “primary resistance” movements—such as the…
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