William Manyama is a Seniour Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, Institute of Social Work and Director of Academics at the Institute of Social Work. He holds a PhD in Sociology, Master’s Degree in Community Work and Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. He is a development professional with more than 15 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy. His academic background reflects an interest in understanding the relationship between people and their environment from a spectrum of perspectives. His research interests and areas of publications include: Social Policy and Policy Practice, Social Administration, Social Welfare Services and Programs, Positive Parenting, Early Childhood Care and Development, Indigenous and Innovative Social Work, Developmental Social Work, Family Planning, Child Welfare and Protection and Community Work. He has also been engaged in consultancy activities that include: Supervision of Construction of Building Infrastructures, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Policy Review, Curricula Development, Capacity Assessment for Community Health and Social Welfare Systems, Reintegration of Homeless Children into their Families. Further, William Manyama has a combination of positive attitude and hardworking spirit. Both of which are essential in teaching and undertaking any consultancy and research assignments in diverse contexts.