World Social Work Day 2024
Theme – Buen Vivir 19 March was a commemoration of social work around the world. This is an important day…
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The African Development Fund (ADF)
The ADF was established in 1972, it became operational in 1974. Administered by the African Development Bank, it comprises, to…
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…
AU Theme for 2024 — Educate an African fit for the 21st Century
Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and…
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Africa, Gender and Development: Special issue of the Journal of Development Administration
A special issue to commemorate two women’s events: International Women’s Day (8 March) and Africa’s Women’s Day (31 July). Pan-African…
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…
Environmental Social Work frameworks and models in Africa
From: Mushunje, M. and Matsika, A. B. (2023). Environmental Social Work: African philosophies, frameworks and perspectives. African Journal of Social…
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Chinualumogu Achebe (1930-2013)’s contribution to social development
Albert Chinualumogu Achebe was born in Ogidi, Nigeria, in 1930. He was a poet, novelist and political critic. He also…
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What does it mean to decolonise publishing?
This video and transcribed text below came from Walter Bgoya’s 2021 keynote speech at University of Cape Town, South Africa….
Ushahidi
Ushahidi is a phone and computer application or software developed in Kenya, Africa, to collect information from the community and…
Poverty is being eradicated in knowledge-economies, yet Africa is creating economies centred on borrowed religion and corruption
The video and text below came from a television editorial by Anthony Afolo of New Africa Broadcasting Notwork (NABNTV) ….
Sankofa Theory
The Adinkra people are an Akan tribe of Ghana, West of Africa. Their symbol is a bird called Sankofa. Like…
Food, nutrition and water insecurity impacts about 282 million people in Africa: why, what can our professions do as part of environmental work?
Africa is not on track to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 targets to end hunger and ensure access…
Fundi – The African Dictionary and Encyclopaedia of Social Work and Development
Current version: Version 2.0 Funda is a Swahili or Shona word that means to teach or to learn. It comes…
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF UBUNTU IN SOCIAL WORK, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE (Version 2.1) NOW AVAILABLE
Also referred to as the Ubuntu database, this compressive and first of its kind bibliography is maintained by Robert Chigangaidze…
Thousands of books on homosexuality banned in the USA to avoid indoctrination, Africa should do more
In the USA, thousands of books were banned in 20231 (and before) for misinforming their society, especially children. Parents, community…
Research articles – from primary to tertiary articles
Primary article (full research) You identify an issue, problem or challenge, ask a question, look for multiple sources to answer…
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Flooding Crisis in Baidoa, Somalia – Collaborative Efforts Needed
by Mohamed Abdulahi Abshir, Somalia The situation in Baidoa is dire, with significant disruptions to daily life. Individuals, such as…
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DECOLONISING RESEARCH ETHICS PLANS
How to Write a Research Ethics Statement A research ethics statement is a detailed account of ethics that (1) will…
Where is your work published – in Africa or outside?
Think locally, publish locally and develop locally. ASWDNet, 2023 There are many African thinkers and researchers who write or author…
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Fast-tracking African and national disability policies adoption and enforcement as an enabler of disability inclusion
Blogger: Kudzai Mwapaura The organizations representing people with disabilities (PWDs) have urged the government of Zimbabwe to swiftly enact a…
Morocco earthquake and Libya dam floods
In the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco an earthquake shook the land on 8 September 2023, killing close to 3000…
Israel-Palestine Conflict, African Union (AU) Positions and Lessons for Social Work and Development
Preventing loss of life through dialogue is crucial. What is happening in the Middle-East could be prevented by dialogue towards…
Integrated Musha/Nyumba Theory of Socio-economic development
Socio-economic development studies are crucial for development al social work, which has been promoted as the best approach to social…
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How are Philosophies, Theories and Models developed?
What is a philosophy? A philosophy refers to a whole view about life, sometimes called a worldview or way of…
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Key Points and Actions from Wazee Day of Older Persons Webinar, 2023
Cite as: Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa and Africa Social Work and Development Network (2023). Key points…
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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…
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Cheikh Anta Diop’s Theories and their Place in Social Work and Development
Cheikh Anta Diop (1923-1986) was born in Thieytou, Diourbel Region of Senegal. His philosophy and theories are important in social…
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Writing a journal article could be as easy as making fufu, nsima, ugali or matoke!
Just like making fufu, writing a journal article can be as easy for students if you start early. The staple…
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Disputed elections and challenges of the democracy project in Africa
Voting in Africa – colonial or liberating
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