The Juniors Social Workers’ Association an accredited organization of Pangasinan State University-Lingayen Campus
WHAT: Ubuntu: I am Because We Are- Strengthening Social Solidarity and Global Connectedness Webinar
WHEN: March 19, 2021
WHERE: Zoom
WHO: BS Social Work Students
Background:
Ubuntu: I am Because We are – Strengthening Social Solidarity and Global Connectedness. Ubuntu: ‘I am because we are’ is a concept and philosophy that resonates with the social work perspective of the interconnectedness of all peoples and their environments. It speaks to the need for global solidarity and also highlights indigenous knowledge and wisdom.
Objective:
The goal of this webinar is to discuss the time when global politics has retreated into nationalism, Ubuntu is a powerful message on the need for solidarity at all levels: within communities, societies and globally. It is a message that all people are interconnected and that our future is dependent on recognizing all peoples involvement in co-building a sustainable, fair and socially just future. Together we can change world for this and future generations.
