1st Annual Africa Conference on Service Learning

The African Regional Hub for the UNISERVITATE Program successfully hosted the 1st Annual Africa Conference on Service Learning, held on the 12th and 13th of May 2022 at Tangaza University College. The conference, themed “Service Learning as a Pedagogy for Experiential Learning in the 21st Century,” was a remarkable gathering that combined both in-person and virtual participation.

This hybrid event brought together academic scholars and practitioners from the field of Service Learning, providing a platform for exchanging insights on how Service Learning can serve as a powerful pedagogical tool for experiential learning in the modern educational landscape.

Main Thematic Areas:

• Spirituality for Service Learning: Exploring the spiritual dimensions that enrich the Service Learning experience.
• Global Networks & Infrastructure: Focusing on building a global network through regional hubs and supporting institutions.
• Research and Institutionalization: Discussing the integration of Service Learning into higher education institutions through research and structured implementation.
• Role of Students and Alumni: Highlighting the contributions of students and alumni in fostering and sustaining university-community engagements.

The conference marked a significant step in advancing the role of Service Learning within higher education and set the stage for ongoing collaboration and innovation across the African continent.