Southern African Perspectives on Indigenous Pathways to Care and Support in High-Risk School Communities

Session Type: WERA Symposium

Abstract

This symposium aims to showcase the findings of an international study that was funded by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. The purpose of the ‘Imbeleko and social connectedness’ project was to explore and describe indigenous ways of care and support to inform policy and intervention in education and social development. Theoretically the study is grounded in frameworks of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), social connectedness, child and human development, as well as psychosocial well-being and support.

Sub Unit

• World Education Research Association

Chair

• George Head, University of Glasgow

Papers

• The Value of Being Needed in a High-Risk School Community in Southern Africa - Liesel Ebersohn, University of Pretoria

• Resource Use for Care and Support in High-Risk Schools in Southern Africa - Margaret Funke Omidire, University of Pretoria

• A Heritage of Care and Support Innovations in High-Risk School Communities in Southern Africa - Motlalepule Ruth Mampane, University of Pretoria