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Submission Number: 132
Submission ID: 182
Submission UUID: 132bab6b-d07a-418c-811d-04e48e994eff
Submission URI: /2023/abstracts
Created: Sun, 07/16/2023 - 14:04
Completed: Sun, 07/16/2023 - 14:11
Changed: Wed, 08/16/2023 - 14:05
Remote IP address: 196.216.247.42
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Mr.
Lembuka
Meinrad
The Open University of Tanzania
Meinrad holds an M.A in social work and M.A in International Cooperation and Development over the course of time he has transformed himself to be a multi-disciplinary experts knowledgeable in areas of HIV/AIDS, key popoulations, social work, social welfare policies, international relations, gender, social policies and Ubuntu. Presently Meinrad is a Lecturer in social work at The Open University of Tanzania at the Department of sociology and social work. He has published a number of articles and chapter book contributions in social work, social development, community development and Ubuntu practice.
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Abstract
Integration of Indigenous model vs Formal Child Protection System – A case of Para social work model in Tanzania Mainland
THEME 2: Building sustainable, resilient, and self-reliant communities through indigenous modalities, inter-sectoral collaborations, and partnerships
SUB 2.2 Strengthening community support structures to mitigate the impact of adverse events
Oral Presentation
Tanzania experienced a significant increase in the number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The increase in OVCs was influenced by the HIV and AIDS pandemic, poverty, urbanisation, and unemployment. HIV and AIDS pandemic destroyed customary support systems that were used to protect children under Ubuntu values.
The article used the Ubuntu conceptual framework to guide the review of the para social work model in Tanzania. The review showed that stakeholders reformed a sort of African ubuntu mechanism known as para social work cadre with voluntarily and community owned aspect to serve OVC, and this modified voluntary cadre embraced African cultural values, ecology and formal social welfare system improved the welfare and quality of life of children and their families in Tanzania. Para social work model proved that African indigenous models and the formal social welfare mechanism can work together.
Conclusively, it’s an urgent call to re-open doors for new strategies that integrate formal social work system and indigenous model on child protection that can be applied in Africa.
The article used the Ubuntu conceptual framework to guide the review of the para social work model in Tanzania. The review showed that stakeholders reformed a sort of African ubuntu mechanism known as para social work cadre with voluntarily and community owned aspect to serve OVC, and this modified voluntary cadre embraced African cultural values, ecology and formal social welfare system improved the welfare and quality of life of children and their families in Tanzania. Para social work model proved that African indigenous models and the formal social welfare mechanism can work together.
Conclusively, it’s an urgent call to re-open doors for new strategies that integrate formal social work system and indigenous model on child protection that can be applied in Africa.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Dr
Thabisa
Matsea
Yes
Review
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Prof
Annaline
Keet
Yes
Empirical Research
Accepted
