Special Issue on Social Justice and Human Rights of Older Persons in Africa

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Special Issues

Editorial Note: Social justice and human rights of older persons in Africa

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Articles

Exploring Risk and Protective Factors for Elder Abuse in South Africa | Carmel MURUGE, Tanusha RANIGA & Rachael GLASER

Contributions of a Cash Transfer Programme to the Sustainable Livelihoods of Older Persons in the Northern Region of Ghana | Samson Sambian KONLAN

Economic Impact of the State Old Age Pension: Experiences of Older Persons in Gauteng, South Africa | Tanusha RANIGA

Older People’s Right to Food Security in an Era of Neoliberalism in Zimbabwe: A Social Protection Perspective | Mildred MUSHUNJE & Rodreck MUPEDZISWA

Potential for Digital Gerontological Social Work with Older Persons in South African Residential Facilities | Stephan GEYER & Gretel CRAFFORD

Ageing in Place or Residential Care? Exploring Older Persons’ Routes to Residential Care in Johannesburg, South Africa | Mziwandile SOBANTU

Promoting the Rights of Older Persons in Africa through Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice | Zibonele ZIMBA

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Deeply inspired by Mtandao/ASWDNet’s mission

Dear ASWDNet Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Hilda Ngaja a social worker based in Tanzania. I recently came across the African Social Work and Development Network (ASWDNet) and was deeply inspired by its mission to create, aggregate, and disseminate African knowledges and to promote social work and development rooted in our values, languages, and lived realities.

As a social worker I strongly resonate with your emphasis on African epistemologies and values such as Ubuntu. I am especially drawn to your commitment to building emancipatory knowledge spaces for social work professionals, students, academics, and communities across the continent.

With this in mind, I would be honoured to join ASWDNet as a member and contribute to its efforts in advancing socially relevant and culturally grounded practice and scholarship in Africa.

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Hilda Ngaja, Bachelor Degree in Social work

Referee, Dr Leah Omari, Lecturer, The Institute of Social Work

Thank you for your important work, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Inspired by Mtandao mission and goals (Bikila Tesfaye, Mtandao member number 143)

I am from the Gambella region, specifically Gambela City in Ethiopia. I joined ASWDNet after searching for membership related to my academic and professional background and was inspired by your mission and goals. I envision collaborating through knowledge and skill sharing, as well as joint initiatives that address common challenges in our communities. I recommend enhancing research, training programmes, and networking opportunities. See my interview here.

Bikila Tesfaye