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ABSTRACT This article critically examines charity work on the African continent within the predominant western/Eurocentric paradigm, based on the notion of an inferior and helpless ‘African Other' in need of rescuing. We trace the history of western philanthropy back to its colonial roots exposing its main function as upholding white supremacy by reinforcing patterns of colonial subjugation and dependence. These notions are to this day reflected in charitable projects on the continent which are understood as ends in and of themselves without the need to embed those actions in any serious challenge to existing power dynamics so the status quo may be preserved. Looking at a small niche project in Cape Town, South Africa during the emerging Corona Crisis in 2020, we explore the possibility of an alternative, African-centred philanthropy, which requires an awareness for the voices that continue to be silenced. Using insights from our project, we question the functions and the impact of postcolonial charity on both the ‘recipients’ and ‘givers’ of such charity and propose ways forward for research and action-based alternatives.
期刊介绍:
Ethics and Social Welfare publishes articles of a critical and reflective nature concerned with the ethical issues surrounding social welfare practice and policy. It has a particular focus on social work (including practice with individuals, families and small groups), social care, youth and community work and related professions. The aim of the journal is to encourage dialogue and debate across social, intercultural and international boundaries on the serious ethical issues relating to professional interventions into social life. Through this we hope to contribute towards deepening understandings and further ethical practice in the field of social welfare. The journal welcomes material in a variety of formats, including high quality peer-reviewed academic papers, reflections, debates and commentaries on policy and practice, book reviews and review articles. We actively encourage a diverse range of contributions from academic and field practitioners, voluntary workers, service users, carers and people bringing the perspectives of oppressed groups. Contributions might include reports on research studies on the influence of values and ethics in social welfare practice, education and organisational structures, theoretical papers discussing the evolution of social welfare values and ethics, linked to contemporary philosophical, social and ethical thought, accounts of ethical issues, problems and dilemmas in practice, and reflections on the ethics and values of policy and organisational development. The journal aims for the highest standards in its published material. All material submitted to the journal is subject to a process of assessment and evaluation through the Editors and through peer review.