Session & Time | Presenters | Presentation Titles |
1ST HOUR | CHAIR & MODERATOR SESSION 1 10 mins/presenter, 5 mins Q&A | Dr Samuel Simbine, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe and Uche Nwatu, Social Worker, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
1 | OPENING AND WELCOME REMARKS | Danzel Rademan, Social Worker, University of the Free State, South Africa Tatenda Sukulao, Bachelor of Social Work, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe |
2 | Nwatu Juliet Ogechukwu Social Work Student, University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Addressing the growing epidemic of child abuse in Nigeria: Insights from social work practitioners in South-Eastern Nigeria. |
3 | Obgan DavidSocial Work StudentUniversity of Benin | The digital divide: Exploring the impact of technology on the social life of the African child |
4 | Nwaeze Vivian Amarachi Social Work Student University of Nigeria, Nsukka | The voice of the child: exploring the importance of involving children in decision-making processes that affect their lives and discussing best practices for promoting their active participation. |
2ND HOUR | CHAIR & MODERATOR SESSION 2 10 mins/presenter, 5 mins Q&A | Dr Grey Magaiza, Senior Lecturer: Department of Community Development, University of the Free State, South Africa and Cornelius Dudzai, PhD Student, University of Wollongong, Australia |
5 | Victoria Okoeguale Social Work Student University of Benin | The role of parental empathy in promoting healthy child development |
6 | Adams E. Ademola Social Work Student University of Benin | Inclusive education for children with special needs in Africa: policies, practice, and support system. |
7 | Nwoga Cynthia ChikodiliSocial Work Student University of Nigeria, Nsukka | Empowering children with disabilities: Promoting inclusive development and social participation |
8 | Saneliso Matsebula Social Work Student Eswatini Medical Christian University | Building resilient education systems in juvenile centers for increased access to inclusive learning in Africa: Shared experiences from Eswatini |
3RD HOUR | CHAIR & MODERATOR SESSION 3 10 mins/presenter, 5 mins Q&A | Elizabeth Chanyau, Social Worker, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe and Dr Kofi Awiury-Newton, Social Work Lecturer, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe |
Break | Break | Break |
9 | Bongekile NtshalintshaliSocial Work Student Eswatini Medical Christian University | Children’s rights in digital environment: Experiences of social work students in Eswatini during community work. |
10 | Christabel Okoroafor EbubechukwuSocial Work StudentUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka | Creating a sustainable future for the African child: A solar punk concept |
11 | Emordi Promise JudeLecturer, Department of Arts and Humanities &Egbuchulam Prisca Chibuzo, Postgraduate Student, Department of Political ScienceUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka | Humanitarian crisis in Nigeria: A threat to child protection |
4TH HOUR | CHAIR & MODERATORSESSION 410 mins/presenter, 5 mins Q&ASession: 25 minutes | Ntloko Nkqubela, PhD Candidate in Social Work, NMU and Weston Chidyausiku Social work lecturer Eswatini Medical Christian University |
12 | Okafor Moses NnamdiSocial Work Student University of Benin | Maximizing technology: Concern on the African child`s literacy |
13 | Christopher Orobosa Social Work Student University of Benin | Learning by doing: Field practicum as a catalyst for social impact in education |
14 | Session: Ubuntu Digital Platform Launch Led by Prof Twikirize Makerere University, Uganda | Launch of Ubuntu Digital Platform for Learning and Teaching funded by International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) Project team introduction Official opening of the project Demonstration of the platform Discussion |
15 | THANK YOU AND CLOSING REMARKS 5 minutes | Dr Rugare Mugumbate, Conference Convenor, Africa Social Work and Development Network |