Chapter 9 Using Ubuntu outside Africa: insights, knowledge, values and strategies for the African diaspora_Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

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CHAPTER 9 Using Ubuntu outside Africa: insights, knowledge, values and strategies for the African diaspora 
Introduction 259
Objectives of this chapter 259
Skills and competencies addressed in this chapter 260
Goals of social work with diaspora families and communities 260
Skills and competencies addressed in this chapter 261
Migration 261
Guiding principles, ethics and values in doing social work with the African diaspora 263
African theoretical foundations of social work 263
Social issues, challenges and problems among diaspora families 264
Raising children in the diaspora 264
Mental health issues in countries of origin 266
Ubuntu values versus western values 267
Positionality and social work practice 272
Implications for social work 272
Strategies for social workers working with diaspora families 273
Case study 274
Questions for case study 274
Guidance: Using Ubuntu outside Africa 275
Summary 278
Further and advanced knowledge 278
Questions for in-class assessments and examinations 278
Potential questions for research 279
Key terms and their meanings 280
References and recommended readings 281