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The comparison table below was drafted by a person, refined and expanded in DeepSeek, an AI application then revised by…
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This week is Easter, but there are many other religious holidays throughout the world, some of which are even more…
The journals listed below invite researchers to submit articles on research methodology that share innovative approaches, techniques, and best practices…
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Abu Mansaray-George is a Sierra Leonean international social worker. His current advocacy project for land reclamation and afforestation intersects developmental,…
by Rugare Mugumbate (PhD), Noel Garikai Muridzo (PhD), Devotion Tatenda Mahamba and Tatenda Sukulao About authors: Rugare works at the…
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On the occasion of World Social Work Day, this blog focuses on developmental social services. The importance of this theme…
The ASWDNet would like to thank Danzel Rademan (Bachelor of Social Work, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, South…
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Views per page or post – all time If your country is low on the table know what to do…
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Published in Mugumbate R., Nwanna C. R., Twikirize J. and Tusasiirwe S. (2024). Empirical evidence on the names and values…
Cite as: Erasmus, L., & Bloem, C. H. M. (2024). Developmental social work training programmes in the Global South: A…
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When aid bulldozes the cultures, philosophies, dignity and aspirations of others in society, this is unjust, disempowering, bullying and colonising….
Read More “USAID dead aid: list of charges by its own people” »
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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About the book Published in Africa and written by African authors for the world, the reference book with textbook features…
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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…
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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In the context of the United States of America (USA)’s aid cuts to force deals with other countries and to…
Read More “Weaponisation of aid: revisiting Moyo’s Dead Aid Theory” »
This week Africa lost one of its Mzee who contributed to the liberation of Namibia and development of Africa. Samuel…
The 10th Dogon Mask Festival finished early this month. In the rugged landscapes of Mali, one of the most extraordinary…
Original contribution by Rugare Mugumbate The Artificial Intelligence Reviews (AIR) methodology was developed by the Africa Social Work and Development…
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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…
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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Appreciation goes to all committees and members of the ASWDNet for a successful year with best wishes for another successful…
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Lecturer: Dr Charles Kalinganire, University of Rwanda Plan to attend the last event of the year – The Annual Ubuntu…
The following standards are in the Research Outputs Policy (2015). To be included in the DHTE list of accredited journals,…
May – Africa Day Indaba Africa Day Webinar June – Day of the African Child Conference Indaba yaWatoto October –…
Case study 2 – mass murder in Uganda In Uganda, in the year 2000, a Movement for the Restoration of…
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This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, teachers, researchers, practitioners and students. In this policy, AI means computer aided generation…
Ubuntu is occupying more and more spaces in discussions in and outside academia. In 2024, below are some indaba, conference…
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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…
