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The 2026 World Social Work Day Masterclass, hosted jointly by the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA)…
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ASWDNET has signed a three-year, non-monetary Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa…
“Ubuntu is anti-hegemonic”, Professor Kebede. To be anti or counter-hegemonic means that this African philosophy directly challenges, resists, and offers…
The San Code is a great resource for social and development workers in Africa and beyond. Cite the Code as:…
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Dr Mzukisi Xweso’s appointment as Editor-in-Chief on 1 March 2026 marks a significant milestone for the Journal of Ubuntu |…
Enhance your teaching, research, practice or management with these resources, articles published in the Journal of Ubuntu | Nyingi waUbuntu….
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Types of data Research generally produces these broad types of data: Both quantitative and qualitative data can be big or…
Across Africa, the persistent scourge of corruption remains a heavy burden. It drains public resources, undermines development, and erodes public…
When many people think of feminism, they picture protest signs, policy battles, and a direct challenge to the status quo….
Read More “Understanding Nego-feminism and its implications for social work and development” »
Welcome to 2026! Our appreciation goes to all committees and members of the ASWDNet for a successful year with best…
Designing a theoretical framework is a creative and iterative process. It is not merely summarising existing theories, nor is it…
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We want better government, not empty promises.We want lights, not power.We want water, not soda. A generation in the dark…
In universities, government departments and non-governmental organizations across Africa, students, lecturers and practitioners are increasingly turning to the internet for…
Read More “Decolonising the digital environment: what you can do with Wikipedia” »
This post was copied for the conference website. The official Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Joint World Conference on…
In the dynamic landscape of global technology and social work practice, a crucial conversation is emerging across Africa about the…
Malaria remains one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, killing hundreds of thousands each year, particularly children under five. Despite progress in…
Read More “Mosquitoes, mistrust and the marginalisation of African researchers” »
In this lecture, Dr Rugare Mugumbate talks about Social Work and Social Development in Africa focusing on the role of…
Statistics The website was opened in 2020, and now exceeds 70 000 users a year. Between January and July 2025,…
This article is built on quotations gathered on this topic. The numbers of people experiencing food security on the continent…
Read More “Food production in Africa, ideas for environmental and development work” »
The principle of the best interest of the child stands as a guiding light in social work, enshrined in global…
A comprehensive, pan-African list of rulers, thinkers, warriors, and reformers. West Africa North Africa East Africa Central Africa Southern Africa…
Lawrence Makamanzi, the most recent blogger for Mtandao, is a Zimbabwean social worker and public intellectual whose work spans across…
Read More “Welcoming new blogger – Makamanzi the Unpacker” »
A brief history of the song Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika Lord, bless Africa is an English adaptation of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika,…
Read More “Questioning Faith and Power in the Struggle Song ‘Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika’” »
July 18, 2025 Online and University of Calgary Social Work, Faculty of Social Work, Edmonton Campus, Canada Research Presentation 9:00…
Read More “African Social Work Education and Practice – a historical perspective (external event)” »
“To ensure our victory, we must destroy the remnants of colonialism in our minds. Superstition is one of its weapons…
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WHAT IS UBUNTU AUTHORING? – DR RUGARE MUGUMBATE UBUNTU AND HISTORY OF SOCIAL SERVICES – EDWARD MUZONDO AFRICA-CENTRED AUTHORING –…
What am I? An Africanist is someone who engages deeply with African topics such as history, politics, languages, cultures or…
Read More “Understanding African thought and identity from Africanist to Ubuntuist: what are you?” »
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