Helping Build Capacity in Ethiopia: Possibilities and Challenges for Respectful Social Work
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Nellie McLung Library, Meeting Room
5:30pm Networking and Updates
6:15pm - 7:30pm Guest Speakers
Guest speakers Barbara Whittington, RSW and David Turner, RSW of the University of Victoria School of Social Work Join Barb and David as they discuss UVIC’s relationship with Addis Ababa School of Social Work at the University for Peace and share photos from their adventures. They will discuss the influence of factors such as politics, the economy, family and religious values on projects for increasing indigenous professors; assisting with human rights and gender issues; conflict resolution; restorative justice; grandparents raising grandchildren; and, sustainable development.