EKYOOTO: DECOLONISING SOCIAL WORK-UGANDA

EKYOOTO is a Runyankole/Luganda word for a fireplace which, in African oral storytelling, is a place/space where stories are told, knowledge and wisdom shared, thus shaping individuals and communities.

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Ekyooto Stories

We would love to hear and learn from your experience in this area of decolonising.

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Decolonising Social Work Practice

Exploring ways to decolonise social work practices in Uganda and create more culturally relevant approaches to community support.

Community Member December 2024
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Traditional Knowledge and Modern Practice

Bridging the gap between traditional African knowledge systems and contemporary social work methodologies.

Practitioner November 2024
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Community-Centered Approaches

How community-centered approaches are transforming social work practice in rural and urban settings across Uganda.

Researcher October 2024
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Voices from the Field

Personal narratives from social workers, community members, and activists working towards decolonisation.

Field Worker September 2024
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On this Ekyooto, we build a network of people engaged in decolonising and we keep the conversation and action going.

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