The latest episode of the podcast miniseries, 'Social work around the world', delves into the lives of two social workers who left Zimbabwe to continue their careers in England.
I speak to Theresa Kambani and Weston Mudimu about their careers in Zimbabwe and how that differs from working in local authorities in England.
What are the key differences in practice in the two countries? What challenges did both practitioners face when they moved to England? What unique skills have they brought over with them? What do they miss about Zimbabwe and what made them choose England? Theresa and Weston answer these questions and more.
Theresa mentions 'ubuntu', a philosophy originating from Southern Africa, that promotes humanity towards others. It can be loosely translated to, "I am because we are", meaning the emphasis is on the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of community, and this is at the centre of her practice.
About The Social Work Community Podcast
The Social Work Community Podcast explores the issues that matter to social work practitioners. Along with fellow host Kirsty Ayakwah, we interview experienced and inspiring guests, including frontline social workers who speak from the heart about their jobs, the sector and society.The podcast was nominated in the podcast category at the 2024 BASW Social Work Journalism Awards following its first season, which ran from October 2023 to April 2024.
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