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Submission Number: 159
Submission ID: 1076
Submission UUID: e5e1bc8e-cb9f-4fdb-914a-e102b5de3137
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:20
Completed: Thu, 06/05/2025 - 11:31
Changed: Tue, 07/15/2025 - 17:42
Remote IP address: 196.21.80.2
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Dr. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Tshaka |
| Firstname | Akhona |
| tshakaa775@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | 0786598692 |
| Institution | University of zululand |
| Biosketch | I am Akhona Tshaka, a lecturer at University of Zululand. I have worked at University of Fort Hare, Department of Social Development and Human Science Research Council. I hold a PhD degree in Social work. I a have worked as a social workers and research supervisor. I have published articles accredited social work journals. I have awarded virous scholarships provided by National Research foundation, National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Social Development and University of Fort Hare Research office. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | REVIEWING THE RELEVANCE OF GREEN SOCIAL WORK AND RESILIENCE THEORY TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY IN SOUTH AFRICA: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. |
| Theme Selection | THEME 1: Green Social Work and Climate Resilience: Supporting Vulnerable Communities in the Face of Environmental Crises |
| Subtheme ONE Selection | SUB 1.3 How social workers support resilience, adaptation, and recovery in affected communities. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | This paper provides recommendations for social work professionals in South Africa to manage future disasters and alleviate poverty to enhance well-being. The paper emphasises the importance of building resilience as a strategy for navigating and mitigating the impacts of environmental disasters and climate change. Green social work is a holistic and multifaceted framework to view social work practice that aims to restructure the status quo of social, political, and economic forces that negatively impact the planet and those on the social margins. Resilience theory (RT), in the context of Green Social Work (GSW), emphasizes the capacity of individuals, communities, and systems to cope with and adapt to environmental challenges, particularly those exacerbated by climate change and disasters. The focus is on the social and political factors that exacerbate environmental risks. Thus, building the resilience of marginalized populations to create a more just and equitable future for all is a major component of the (GSW) framework. This could be in a form of various interventions, including providing access to resources, promoting community-based solutions, and advocating for policy changes that address environmental injustices. Resilience theory emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals and communities to take control of their lives and address their own challenges. This review makes recommendations for environmental justice and poverty alleviation through emphasising the importance of empowering individuals and communities to take control of their lives and address their own challenges. |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Fikile |
| Lastname | Xaba |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Not clear |
| Status | Pending Review |
| Title | Professor |
| Firstname | Mbongeni |
| Lastname | Sithole |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | More of a conceptual review |
| Status | Accepted |