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Practice-ready training for the social work field.
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Why SWEEP exists
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A world where every social worker is empowered, employable, and equipped to transform lives, enhance mental health, and strengthen communities.
Our Mission
To bridge social work education and practice through digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable careers across Africa.
Strategic Objectives
These are the objectives that SWEEP aims to meet:
Establish Category Leadership
Position SWEEP Academy as the definitive authority and primary hub for digital social work education and professional development in Africa.
Scale Pan-African Footprint
Expand influence beyond Nigeria, establishing strategic educational and institutional partnerships in at least three major African economic regions.
Drive Workforce Transformation
Close the skill-to-impact gap by ensuring a measurable, high-percentage increasein the employability of graduates.
Foster Innovation
Create a sustainable ecosystem for social work entrepreneurship by integrating incubation support that enables professionals to scale community-based solutions.
Advocate for Professional Standardisation
Influence regional and continental policy to improve the regulation, recognition, and continuous professional development standards for the social workforce.
Spearhead AI Adoption
To integrate MindCare AI as Africa's intelligent platform for mental health screening, wellbeing assessment, psychosocial support and referral services for students, professionals and communities.
Our Value Proposition
SWEEP does not only educate; it builds Africa's social impact workforce. Through AI-enabled learning, \ professional certification, career pathways, and incubator support, SWEEP transforms graduates into employable professionals, successful social entrepreneurs, and community change leaders.
Learn
Access high-quality, flexible, industry-relevant education.
Certify
Earn professional and continuing education credentials.
Advance
Improve employability, leadership, and career progression.
Innovate
Develop entrepreneurial and consultancy capabilities.
Impact
Apply knowledge to strengthen communities and achieve sustainable development.
Featured Courses
Our Schools
School of Foundational Social Work Practice
Building the knowledge and values for professional practice
School of Ecosocial Resilience and Environmental Social Work
Strengthening communities through environmental resilience
School of Gender Studies and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention
Advancing gender equality and preventing violence
School of Mental Health and Psychosocial Care (MHP)
Promoting mental wellbeing through compassionate care
School of Community Development and Participatory Engagement
Empowering communities through collective action
School of Child Protection and Safeguarding (SPG)
Protecting children and promoting safe futures
School of Social Policy and Governance (SPG)
Shaping policies for equitable and accountable societies
School of Social Entrepreneurship and Entreprise Development (SEE)
Innovating solutions for sustainable social impac
School of Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Social Work
Transforming social work through technology and AI
School of Climate Change and Blue Economy Social Work (BLU)
Building resilient coastal communities for a sustainable future