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    • Professor Roy@Indigenous Social WorkProf. Sanjoy Roy, advocating for ‘Indigenous Social Work Practice in India’, is working as faculty at the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, India. He has 4 years of working experience in development sector and in research and more than 17 years in teaching in University level. He has worked with government institution like All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). Previously Prof. Roy has taught in different Universities in India as different capacities like as Associate Professor in Department of Social Work, Visva Bharati University, West Bengal; as Reader in School of Social Work, IGNOU, New Delhi; as Assistant Professor in Assam University (Central), Silchar; as Assistant Professor in Delhi University; as Assistant Professor in C.S.J.M. University Kanpur. He has published more than 60 articles/research papers in different referred journals/books etc. and 13 books in National and International publication like Sage, Routledge, Rawat, Atlantic in Social Work Education. The blog, Professor Roy@Indigenous Social Work covers these topics: Knowledge translation in Social Work Income generation and protection Social protection systems Indigenizing Social Work/Indigenous Social Work Research Social Issues
    • Alemayehu Gebru from Ethiopia, Jimma CityI have attended my undergaduate program in BSW at Addis Ababa University School of Social Work from 2004 to 2007 E.C. And my MSW in generalist social work from Jimma University School of Social Work from 2010 t0 2011 G.C. I have been teaching and conducting research in Jimma University School of Social Work since 2008 E.C. Themes that my Blog posts carry are: 1. indigenous knowledge 2. research 3. health social work 4. mental health
    • BabekaziBabekazi means aunt or father’s sister. In Africa babekazi occupies a very important position in families and communities. She is a father (yes father!), mentor, discipliner, confidant, educator, counsellor and offers a critical, political, cultural and gender voice. This space on this website is dedicated to Babekazi, also known as tete or shangazi.
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COVID-19 FINAL UPDATE: Africa Infections: 12.3 million people. Deaths 260 000. World infections: 650 million. Deaths 6.7 million. Data aggregated by ASWDNet on 12 December 2022. View this COVID-19 references list for Africa.

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Dear ASWDN,

I trust this message finds you well. I am writing to express my profound joy and pride in becoming a member of the Africa Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet). The opportunity to represent my country and community within this esteemed network is truly exciting. Being a part of ASWDNet presents a unique chance to contribute to positive change and development. Read more

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