Category: Motivating

Unidisciplinary, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches in social work and development

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In social work and development, the challenges we face such as poverty, inequality, housing, environmental degradation, colonisation, displacement are deeply…

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Africa Social Work and Development Awards

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ASWDNet website stats 2020-2025 – most read pages, subscribers, views, visitors etc

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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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Keynotes, speeches and presentations published in the African Journal of Social Work 14(3) of 2024

1 August 20241 August 2024 aswnetadmin

To read or download a PDF, click the title line. Copy the article URL to share. Research grant writing tips…

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Bloggers required

30 June 202430 June 2024 Maaza Mkelekile

There is a lot happening in Africa all the time, and we are looking for bloggers to write on these…

Lifetime Award Speech — Associate Professor Wassie Kebede, Ethiopia

13 June 202418 June 2024 aswnetadmin

Dr Kebede was honoured during the online Day of the African Child Students Conference on 14 June. Wassie Kebede was…

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Decolonization and Decoloniality – phases, ways and impediments: excerpts from Omanga’s interview with Professor Gatsheni-Ndlovu, 2020

7 June 20247 June 2024 aswnetadmin

Phases of decolonisation “Decolonization needs to be understood in its phases. What became known as “primary resistance” movements—such as the…

Decolonise, Motivating, Teaching and Learning (Fundo)

Emancipatory social work by Professor O. N. Moyo

30 May 202430 May 2024 aswnetadmin

Decolonise, Indaba, Motivating

Ten Key Elements of Africa’s Decolonisation

25 May 202426 May 2024 aswnetadmin

Ubuntu: A whole of Africa philosophy emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of community. The concept of Ubuntu highlights the communal values that were often disrupted by colonialism.
Harambee: A Swahili word meaning all pull together. It represents the spirit of collective effort and collaboration, which colonial powers often exploited or disrupted in African societies.
Mau Mau: Refers to a militant anti-colonial movement in Kenya during the 1950s. The Mau Mau rebellion symbolizes the resistance of African peoples against colonial oppression and exploitation.
Sankofa: A word from the Akan people of Ghana, symbolized by a bird looking backward while moving forward. Sankofa represents the idea of learning from the past in order to build a better future, which is particularly relevant in addressing the legacies of colonisation in Africa.
Maat: A concept from ancient Egyptian philosophy and spirituality, Maat represents truth, justice, and harmony. The pursuit of Maat was central to ancient African societies and serves as a guiding principle for addressing injustices perpetuated by colonisation.
Indaba: A Nguni term for a gathering or conference to discuss important matters. Indigenous governance systems often relied on the indaba as a form of consensus-building, which was disrupted by colonial authorities.
Jua kali: Swahili for ‘hot sun’, it refers to the informal sector of the economy in East Africa, characterized by small-scale entrepreneurship and craftsmanship. The jua kali sector has historically been a source of resilience and economic independence in the face of colonial economic exploitation.
Imihigo: In Rwanda, imihigo are performance contracts between the government and citizens, outlining development goals and responsibilities. Indigenous governance practices such as imihigo were often suppressed or replaced by colonial administrative structures.
Mugabeism: Named after Zimbabwe’s former leader Robert Mugabe, Mugabeism refers to the policy of land redistribution and indigenization of the economy pursued after independence. It reflects the legacy of colonial land dispossession and the struggle for economic justice in post-colonial Africa.
Igbo kwenu: A call and response phrase used by the Igbo people of Nigeria to acknowledge the presence and solidarity of a group. Igbo kwenu is met with the response Igbo kwezuenu, signifying unity and collective identity, values that were often disrupted by colonialism but remain important in African societies.

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Kumi (10) Key Lessons from Africa Day Day 2024

25 May 202428 September 2024 aswnetadmin

Cite as: Africa Social Work and development network and Association of Schools of Social work (2024). 10 points from Africa…

Decolonise, Indaba, Motivating

Awards Ceremony 2024

24 May 202425 May 2024 aswnetadmin

Hongera, congratulations to the following people for their successes and for being awarded at the Social Work and Development Awards…

Tips for turning your thesis or dissertation into a book

23 May 202423 May 2024 aswnetadmin

Are you interested in turning your thesis or dissertation into a book and pitching it to a publisher but do…

Decolonise, Motivating, Research - African methods, Writing and Publishing

Africa Day

18 May 202418 May 2024 aswnetadmin

Africa Day offers a platform to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural diversity, honor its history of resistance and liberation, and reaffirm…

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo speech about UN’s structural flaws, slave trade and illicit flow of funds out of Africa

11 May 202412 May 2024 aswnetadmin

Speaking at the UN General Assembly in 2023, His Excellency President Nana Akufo-Addo made these important points: https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxrZ9J5AYZly5nNNIuc2djaJqD0gscmfi2?si=SHDbSW7Md-z2wfb- Implications for…