PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATIONS IN AFRICA: A MIRROR OF HARSH REALITIES OR BEACONS OF HOPE?

Authors

  • Lambert K Engelbrecht Stellenbosch University
  • Kgomotso Jongman University of Botswana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/60-1-1260

Abstract

Professional social work associations offer opportunities to network with other social work professionals, provide access to training opportunities for professional development, and form part of a representative voice for the social work profession. In this editorial of the 60th volume of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, we raise awareness of the Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA) and Social Work Month. Specifically, we reflect on whether professional associations of social workers should mirror scepticism, merely acknowledge existing realities, or foster positive endeavours for the future.

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Author Biographies

Lambert K Engelbrecht, Stellenbosch University

Department of Social Work

Kgomotso Jongman, University of Botswana

Department of Social Work

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Published

2024-03-26

How to Cite

Lambert K Engelbrecht, & Kgomotso Jongman. (2024). PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATIONS IN AFRICA: A MIRROR OF HARSH REALITIES OR BEACONS OF HOPE?. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 60(1), i-iv. https://doi.org/10.15270/60-1-1260

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Editorial

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