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IN HER OWN WORDS: I am a Rwandan narrative therapist, community work practitioner and psychosocial wellbeing consultant with over 15…
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We often celebrate research at its final stage: when a paper is published, findings are presented at a conference, or…
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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Africa Social Work and Development Network for nominating me to…
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Dear Colleague, The International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) is conducting a membership and engagement survey targeting both…
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In the interview below, taken from a longer YouTube video, Erik Schatzker, Editorial Director and anchor at Bloomberg Television, interviews…
Submit your manuscript We are pleased to announce that the Journal of Development Administration (JDA), People Centred, has launched a…
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This is a long post. It covers every significant reason to attend a conference and how to make the most…
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ASWDNet appointed Advocate Bokang Moshoeshoe to the African Independent Ethics Committee (AIEC) as its legal member. Advocate Moshoeshoe is a…
Our biggest initiative of 2026: ASWDNet and the African Journal of Social Work (AJSW) will exhibit at the Joint World…
Posted in behalf of Dr. Alinka Gearon, University of Bath, Co-Editor, Special Issue Dear Colleagues,I hope this message finds you…
Introduction The research collected here spans more than a century. It is organised into two groups: scholars of African descent…
The Dangote framework is a blueprint for African industrialisation, developed by Aliko Dangote. The framework holds that Africa’s path to…
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The Imprint of a Colonial Profession To understand why social work education in Africa must be fundamentally reimagined, one must…
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Key practice points from Fanon moja❶. Always assess mental health within its social, political and historical contextmbili❷. Treat distress as…
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Lecture by Rugare Mugumbate Welcome. I am answering the question: what is Harambee, and at what level in social work…
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Overview Mtandao – Africa Social Work and Development Network invites applications for the position of Communications Officer. This role is…
Dear Friends and Colleagues The Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions (ASASWEI), after considered deliberations, has decided to…
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:…
Membership Application To apply for membership, email the following information to asw@africasocialwork.net with the subject Application for Membership
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….
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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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