Category: Families

Africa’s Agenda 2040 for Children: Fostering an Africa Fit for Children elaborates on the vision of Agenda 2063 in respect of children

27 May 202527 May 2025 Maaza Mkelekile

With a view of fostering an Africa Fit for Children, the Committee developed Africa’s Agenda for Children 2040 (Agenda 2040) in 2015. The development of the Agenda was inspired by a conference held in 2015 as part of the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the African Children’s Charter to assess the situation of children…

Families, Students, Toto

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR AFRICAN IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES

7 March 20257 March 2025 aswnetadmin

By Oyindamola Williams, LMSW INTRODUCTION The African immigrant population in the United States is growing, and with it, the need for culturally sensitive mental health care that acknowledges the unique experiences of these communities. African immigrants often face significant challenges, including acculturation stress, language barriers, discrimination, and the complex task of balancing traditional values with…

Communities, Families, Oyindamola Williams