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The Basics of Developmental Social Services
On the occasion of World Social Work Day, this blog focuses on developmental social services. The importance of this theme…
Call for Applications for Ethics Officer (Voluntary Virtual Position)
Role: Africa Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC) Ethics Officer Due date: 30 March 2025 The Ethics Officer will support the Africa…
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Call for nominations Social Work and Development Student Conference (SWDSC) committee
The ASWDNet would like to thank Danzel Rademan (Bachelor of Social Work, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, South…
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ASWDNet website stats 2020-2025 – most read pages, subscribers, views, visitors etc
Views per page or post – all time If your country is low on the table know what to do…
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Recent evidence: Ubuntu
Published in Mugumbate R., Nwanna C. R., Twikirize J. and Tusasiirwe S. (2024). Empirical evidence on the names and values…
Recent evidence: Developmental social work training programmes in the Global South
Cite as: Erasmus, L., & Bloem, C. H. M. (2024). Developmental social work training programmes in the Global South: A…
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USAID dead aid: list of charges by its own people
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)
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
About the book Published in Africa and written by African authors for the world, the reference book with textbook features…
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Call for book chapters: Mental Health: African Understandings, Models, and Interventions
Book details Title: Mental Health: African Understandings, Models, and Interventions Editor: Dr William Abur, University of Melbourne, Australia Length: Approximately 300 pages Audience: Mental…
External event: Decolonizing International Social Work Education
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
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
This week Africa lost one of its Mzee who contributed to the liberation of Namibia and development of Africa. Samuel…
The Dogon people and culture
The 10th Dogon Mask Festival finished early this month. In the rugged landscapes of Mali, one of the most extraordinary…
A methodology for Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR)
Original contribution by Rugare Mugumbate The Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR) methodology was developed by the Africa Social Work and Development…
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Please contribute to Ushahidi Ubuntu Platform
Dear members, readers and visitors, We are gathering information about social work educational institutions to enter on the Ushahidi Ubuntu Digital…
Special Issue on Social Justice and Human Rights of Older Persons in Africa
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
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)
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 –…
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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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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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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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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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…
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