insert_link South Africa DA Raises Alarm Over Overburdened Social Workers in South Africa Where the DA says it is concerning that social and auxiliary social workers are forced to handle an average of 100 cases each month, about 40 more than the ideal caseload. This is due to budget constraints hampering the filling of critical posts. The DA’s, Bridget Masango, says as of 30 June 2024, the Department of Social Development had only 44-thousand-525 social workers, and nine-thousand-652 child and youth care auxiliary […] todayNovember 22, 2024 5
insert_link Local USAID-Funded Reach Namibia Donates 100 Tablets to Enhance Child Care and Protection Efforts in Namibia In a significant stride towards strengthening child protection services in Namibia, USAID through Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) has generously donated 100 tablets to the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare’s (MGEPESW) electronic case management system. The donation is set to enhance communication between social workers, government agencies, and community organizations, fostering a more coordinated and efficient response to child protection issues. By equipping social workers with […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 18
insert_link Health / Medical Social workers can help children more effectively by assessing the needs of the whole family – study By Chris Desmond, University of the Witwatersrand and Kathryn Watt, University of KwaZulu-Natal What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person’s relationship with the child. When people think about children outside their family and close friends, they commonly make basic needs the priorities. Food, shelter and services such as health and education come first. When we think of children we have a close relationship with, […] todayJanuary 11, 2024 19