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Submission Number: 230
Submission ID: 1388
Submission UUID: 5febadf7-7a2f-4bc4-bb95-3cbb5808503a
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 06:47
Completed: Mon, 06/30/2025 - 06:59
Changed: Fri, 08/08/2025 - 07:18
Remote IP address: 41.223.73.181
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Dr. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Jongman |
| Firstname | Kgomotso |
| jongmank@ub.ac.bw | |
| Mobile | +26771228902 |
| Institution | University of botswana |
| Biosketch | Dr kgomotso Jongman is an employee of the university of Botswana with ten years experience in academia. His interest in research is on youth development especially entrepreneurship. he has supervised students at both undergraduate and post graduate on topics that were dealing with youth development. in addition to youth development he is interested in social protection and entrepreneurship. he has been running a social work entreprise that has employed at least ten social workers doing assessments for survivors of motor vehicle accidents, doing court cases for adoption and custody and last motivation and authoring self help books. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | Yes |
| Title | Ms. |
| Lastname | Letsomane |
| Firstname | Elizabeth |
| princessletsomane@gmail.com | |
| Mobile | +26777456661 |
| Institution | student- University of Botswana |
| Biosketch | Elizabeth Princess Letsomane is a 4th year student at the department of social work at University of Botswana. she is interested in youth leadership and has been a vice president for the university of Botswana social work society (2022/25). utimately she is interested in pursuing medical social work specialising in youth health. |
| Is there a Third Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Empowering Botswana's Youth: The Role of Social Work in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.2 Research and practice strategies pertaining to health, mental health and wellbeing including poverty eradication, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Botswana is often celebrated as a success story in Africa due to its substantial economic growth and efforts to combat poverty, unemployment, and inequality. However, despite these governmental initiatives, the situation for ordinary citizens remains challenging, with youth unemployment rates reaching nearly 40% (UNDP, 2025). In the pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), youth empowerment emerges as a crucial element, particularly in the context of Botswana. This paper examines the significant impact that social work has in furthering youth development, thereby advancing these global objectives. Social workers in Botswana are strategically positioned to tackle the socio-economic issues affecting the youth, such as unemployment, limited access to education, and health concerns. Through the deployment of community-based strategies and interventions, social workers can enhance inclusivity, equity, and resilience among young people. This paper conducts a thorough analysis of current programs and policies, showcasing successful social work initiatives that have bolstered youth empowerment in Botswana. The discussion covers areas like access to quality education, youth entrepreneurship, and mental health support to demonstrate how these targeted social work interventions align with specific SDGs, notably Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3). |
| Title | Professor |
| Firstname | Mbongeni |
| Lastname | Sithole |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Practice |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Nontombi |
| Lastname | Velelo |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Practice |
| Status | Accepted |