BEAUTIFUL VOICES
An ‘Eco-Social World: Leaving No One Behind’ is a world in which all people participate in matters that affect them. It is one which entails aspects of partnership and collaboration among systems and does not take the one size fits it all approach.
Namukwaya Shadiah
Palesa Kena
In my understanding this theme means unifying diverse groups, communities and individuals, in collaboration under one agreed direction to fulfill the purpose of tackling issues that impact us all and the planet as well as implementing, educating and maintaining ways of sustainable change in our ecosystem or planet.
Rorisang Zoe Rasebopela
An eco-social world to me means that we as social work practitioners do not only focus on the individual who is making use of our services, but we also take their natural world into account. We notice how the natural world influence their well-being and work on it to have a positive influence
Carike Rossouw
Good day. This is what it means to me. It means being mindful and conscious of people's needs around me and attending to them according to my capability. And helping people by empowering them.
Reneilwe Sibisi
Eco-Social World: Leaving no one behind simply means living in an environment where every single member of a community is aware of a world around them and living in a manner that contributes to sustainability of oneself, next person and the very environment in a possible manner
Jacob Ledwaba Social Worker, Department of Social Development, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
A very good evening . Leaving no one behind ! To my understanding this special day is to bring unity upon our loved ones irrespective of potion or status in life , it is to leave no one behind and to put a stop upon those discriminated or treated unjustly.
Galaletsang Matlapeng
I believe the answer is to stop poverty and eliminate inequalities by addressing the needs of the disabled and elderly, as well as ensuring for those left behind the opportunity to catch up with those who have made greater progress