Skillshare International Botswana
By Brenda Mulife Wishing was the order of the day when I first started schooling at Boitekanlo College, I could not wait for the internship period to arrive, a long time did not pass and the moment I had been waiting for finally came. My continuous internship started on January 26, 2019. My internship was at Princess Marina Hospital, they were scheduled for Friday’s and Saturday’s night shifts at Accidents… Read More »PARAMEDIC TRAINING AT FIRST GLANCE
By Purity Ntonda Being in a foreign land is not easy, it’s frustrating and so stressing that at times one has to undergo a lot before they can cope. The first day I landed in Ghana, I was very excited that my dream was coming true, well I forgot that with every gain there is always a price to pay. I never saw it coming but now I see it.… Read More »With every gain, there is a price to pay…
On the 7th of June 2019, Heros for change NGO in the collaboration with Skillshare International Botswana hosted a karaoke night with the aim to support access to tertiary education for refugees. It was decided that the funds raised from the karaoke would go towards supporting a female Somali student at the University of Botswana in order for her to purchase study materials. The event was filled with laughter and… Read More »Karaoke Night
I am Merapelo Dube, and I am doing my higher diploma in general nursing at the Institute of health and sciences in Molepolole. I am a refugee who grew up in Dukwi refugee camp. I completed my BGCSE in 2016 at the camp and obtained 44 points. Despite this, I felt hopeless as the government of Botswana makes it very difficult for refugees to get sponsorship. As a result, I… Read More »At Nursing college
Story by Caroline Mayanga Sitting at this desk and penning down the memories of my two year A- level journey at Maru-a-Pula School, I cannot help but smile. My mouth opens wide to reach my ears due happiness. I even manage to stifle a tear as I recall how it all came to pass. Two years ago I was happy because I was going to school, but now as I… Read More »After a Gruesome Climb, I knew the end would be worth it
My name is Reneilwe Mabeo. I am the newest member of Skillshare. I am eighteen years old and I have a few months between high school and university. During my last two years of high school, I was the leader of the Maru-a-pula refugees advocates club. I worked to educate people and bring awareness to the refugee crises. I have decided to carry on working to try aid refugees at… Read More »Skillshare Intern
About 3 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Ambassador Miller in Dukwi refugee camp. I’m a proud member of the youth council and was introduced to him as a youth council representative. I’m one of the young people who live in the Dukwi refugee camp and take full advantage of the services provided by Skillshare International Botswana. I’m writing this ‘thank you letter’ to Ambassador Miller and everyone… Read More »THANK YOU LETTER
The Youth Friendly Space is a social and recreational center intended primarily for use by adolescents and young adults between the ages of 7-29. The space is intended to create a social environment where children can interact with their peers, using interesting and stimulating activities. SAFE AND SECURE YFS provides a safe and conducive environment where children and youth can be their age. It helps to establish bonds and interact socially as… Read More »The Youth Friendly Space
By Purity Ntonda Growing up in a refugee camp is not a piece of cake. Especially when you have big dreams. Dreams to change yourself and to change the world. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”, this phrase is true and I am a living example. My name is Purity T. Ntonda I am a 20yearold girl from Namibia. From the time I was young,… Read More »TO SUCCEED, YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR COMFORT ZONE
The How and Why of Refugee Law Training Skillshare International Botswana has taken a great initiative of creating an advocacy committee that aims to advocate utilizing information strategically to the change policies that affect the lives of people who are disadvantaged. Our major concern that contributed to the establishment of the advocacy committee was the lack of issuance of travel documents for refugees. It is predominantly important for refugees to… Read More »Civil Society Organisations(CSO) Training on Refugee Law