International Episode 19: Dr Jzo (Botswana)
From Social Work Spotlight by Yasmine Loupis
May 9, 2026 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 19
About this episode
In this episode, Yasmine Loupis interviews Dr Jzo, a community practice and youth specialist from Botswana.
In this episode I speak with Dr Jzo, a community practice and youth specialist, teaching and supervising students at the University of Botswana and publishing widely in the area of social work and motivation. Dr Jzo is also active in community work, regularly presenting on national radio and television on issues of social wellbeing, and hosting his own podcast and YouTube channel. Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode: Foretelling the History of Social Work: A Botswana Perspective - https://www.ifsw.org/product/books/foretelling-the-history-of-social-work-a-botswana-perspective/ Social Work Professional Organizations: A Comparative International Perspective - https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/downloadpdf/edcollchap/book/9781447373698/front-1.pdf Article about Dr Jzo’s book “It’s Possible” - https://www.ub.bw/news/it%E2%80%99s-possible-dr-jongman%E2%80%99s-fifth-book-lights-path-belief-and-renewal The 2026 joint conference on social work, education and social development - https://swsd2026.or.ke/ YouTube channel “A Chat with Dr Jzo” - https://www.youtube.com/@AchatwithDrJzo This episode's transcript can be viewed here…
People in this episode
Host: Yasmine Loupis
Guest: Dr Jzo
Topics covered
- community practice
- youth specialist
- social work
- motivation
- social wellbeing
- podcasting
Keywords
- social work
- community practice
- youth specialist
- motivation
- social wellbeing
- Botswana
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Botswana
Books & works: Foretelling the History of Social Work: A Botswana Perspective, Social Work Professional Organizations: A Comparative International Perspective, It’s Possible
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