As part of the ‘Social work around the world’ series, this episode features two social workers who have practised in Ghana and England.
Although social work in Ghana mirrors much of what is taught in the UK, a lack of government funding and an emphasis on cultural values that promote community mean that practice is quite different in the two countries.
It is common for family members to informally adopt children instead of them going into care and, similarly, older family members are cared for within the family network rather than in residential homes.
Jemimah, who qualified in social work in Ghana over 20 years ago, and Emmanuel, who qualified in Ghana in 2023, share their experiences of supporting children and adults in both countries.
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