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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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USAID dead aid: list of charges by its own people

Posted on By Babe Kazi

When aid bulldozes the cultures, philosophies, dignity and aspirations of others in society, this is unjust, disempowering, bullying and colonising….

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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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Julius Sello Malema on land return and decolonisation

Posted on By Babe Kazi

In our profession of social work and development, justice is revered as a key value. Is justice the same for…

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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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Weaponisation of aid: revisiting Moyo’s Dead Aid Theory

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In the context of the United States of America (USA)’s aid cuts to force deals with other countries and to…

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The decolonisation journey of Mzee Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma Nujoma (1929-2025), former President of Namibia

Posted on By Maaza Mkelekile

This week Africa lost one of its Mzee who contributed to the liberation of Namibia and development of Africa. Samuel…

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

Posted on By Rugare Mugumbate

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

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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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Kutano, dare or indaba or imbizo methods

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These methods can be used for data collection, evaluation or service delivery meetings and in learning and teaching. Kutano methods…

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Please contribute to Ushahidi Ubuntu Platform

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Dear members, readers and visitors, We are gathering information about social work educational institutions to enter on the Ushahidi  Ubuntu Digital…

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Special Issue on Social Justice and Human Rights of Older Persons in Africa

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Editorial Note: Social justice and human rights of older persons in Africa PDF version of the Editorial Note Articles Exploring Risk and…

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Wishing members and readers more success in 2025

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Appreciation goes to all committees and members of the ASWDNet for a successful year with best wishes for another successful…

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3rd Annual Ubuntu Lecture (Mfundo waUbuntu)

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Lecturer: Dr Charles Kalinganire, University of Rwanda Plan to attend the last event of the year – The Annual Ubuntu…

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Standards for quality academic journals and books: the South Africa Department of Higher Education (DHET) model

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The following standards are in the Research Outputs Policy (2015). To be included in the DHTE list of accredited journals,…

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Our major events – ASWDNet

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May – Africa Day Indaba Africa Day Webinar June – Day of the African Child Conference Indaba yaWatoto October –…

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Wazee Indaba – Day for Older Persons 2024

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22 October 2024, 10am Central Africa Time Program 2. Guest presentation by Profs Sobantu and Tanusha (30 minutes presentation +…

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The dangers of foreign religions in Africa: 3 Christian case studies

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Case study 2 – mass murder in Uganda In Uganda, in the year 2000, a Movement for the Restoration of…

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Call for papers for the Journal of Development Administration (JDA)

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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

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This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, teachers, researchers, practitioners and students. In this policy, AI means computer aided generation…

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Ubuntu conferences, indaba and symposium in 2024

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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

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Information from Africa Centre for Disease Control (AfricaCDC) What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral…

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Nile floods: sample preparedness and response plan from South Sudan

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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

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An important opportunity has arisen to contribute to developing a non-profit sector that is driven by African values, and that…

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