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Happy Africa Day 🌍 Today, 25 May, we mark 63 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union, built on the principles of unity, integration and development. This year’s theme is “Sixty-three years of unity, integration and development, let’s celebrate together.” As Mtandao members — social…
This year’s Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific will be on 23 May 2026, online. The indaba was started in 2024 to utilise Africa Day as a bridge between academia (universities, researchers and academics) and community (families, community organisations and networks). Concept Brief (html) Background Africa Day is commemorated on 25 May each…
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Announced by the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child of the African Union, which is headquartered in Lesotho, the theme for 2026 is: Ensuring universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child in Africa. More details from: https://www.acerwc.africa/en/dac/day-african-child-dac-2026 Background and justification: This theme is firmly grounded in…
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The African Union has officially adopted Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063 as its 2026 theme. By elevating water from a social necessity to a strategic economic input, the AU aims to integrate water management directly into sustainable development, agriculture, and industry. The core of the 2026…
The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly took place on 14–15 February 2026 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit, held in the Mandela Conference Hall, gathered heads of state from across the 55 member states to establish continental priorities for the year. Attendance and special guests The session saw…
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The charter (also accessible here in HTML version) was adopted in 1981. While the charter does not explicitly mention Ubuntu, which is surprising, there are several articles , including 18, 27, 28 and 29 that are all about Ubuntu. ARTICLE 18 ARTICLE 19 All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and…
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This year’s Africa Day Indaba 2025 for Australasia and the Pacific will be on 23 May 2025, online. Concept Brief (html) Background Africa Day is commemorated on 25 May each year. This annual celebration marks the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), and serves as an important occasion…
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May – Africa Day Indaba Africa Day Webinar June – Day of the African Child Conference Indaba yaWatoto October – Wazee Day Older Persons Day Seminar December – Fundo yaUbuntu Ubuntu Annual Lecture Our major partner for these events is the Association of School of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA).
Information from Africa Centre for Disease Control (AfricaCDC) What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is primarily found in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa and presents with symptoms similar to smallpox, though generally less severe. The virus has two…
Copied from: https://au.int/agenda2063/aspirations Agenda 2063 provides useful resources for teaching, learning, practice and fieldwork preparation. It is also useful for research. It has one vision, 7 aspirations and 20 goals. The aspirations and goals are provided below. Aspiration 1: A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development We are determined to eradicate poverty…
May – Africa Day Indaba Africa Day Webinar June – Day of the African Child Conference Indaba yaWatoto October – Wazee Day Older Persons Day Seminar December – Fundo yaUbuntu Ubuntu Annual Lecture Our major partner for these events is the Association of School of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA).
Africa Day offers a platform to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural diversity, honor its history of resistance and liberation, and reaffirm its commitment to achieving social justice and sustainable development. This post explores not only the significance of Africa Day but also how social work and development can harness its spirit to empower communities and drive…
