On the 25th October 2024, seventeen learners and three staff members at Tlamelong Rehabilitation Centre successfully completed a two-week textile training program, generously sponsored by TIKA.

During the ceremony, Acting Secretary General Ms. Mpho Menyatso expressed her heartfelt gratitude to TIKA for their invaluable support, emphasizing the program's impact on the participants' futures.

Gaborone – The Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) participated at the Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) Inter Mine First Aid Competition held at Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST). Slated for 14 September 2024, under the theme “First Aid and Sports” with the slogan “Are you ready for the adventure? Ready, Set, Respond!” The competition will see the creme de la creme of the mining industry battle it out in First Aid Training.

On October 14th, the Turkish Embassy in Botswana launched a support initiative for the Botswana Red Cross Society at the Tlamelong Rehabilitation Centre. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency Ambassador Ahmet Idem Akay for hosting this event, which highlights the embassy's unwavering commitment to BRCS’s efforts in assisting individuals with disabilities.

The event also marked the inauguration of a two-week textiles training program facilitated by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), aimed at empowering participants with vital vocational skills.

BRCS Secretary General and also Chief Executive Officer Mr Kutlwano Mukokomani said this program aligns seamlessly with the Botswana Red Cross Society mission which seeks to ensure that youth with disabilities have access to quality education and services that promote their independence and self-sufficiency.

The Botswana Red Cross Society's DREF assessments began positively in Mabutsane, Hukuntsi, and the North East. The assessment teams were warmly welcomed by various village leaders, including the Chief and District Commissioner. During their visit, they were encouraged to embody the principles of Botho and to ensure fairness and respect for all community members, regardless of their status.

Phase one of the Drought Relief Efforts Fund response efforts has been successfully completed in the Hukuntsi, Mabutsane, and North-East districts. 🌍✨ Communities received vital support, including livestock feeds 🐄, food supplies 🍽️, and hygiene products 🧼. This initiative has helped strengthen resilience and improve living conditions for many families in the area. Thank you to everyone involved in making a difference! 🙌❤️

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Fairground Holdings held the 2024 Fairground Consumer Fair Prize Giving ceremony where our Secretary General Mr Kutlwano Mukokomani formed part of the award presenters. Also present at the event was BRCS board member Mr Rona Letlhogile who received the sponsors award on behalf of the National Society.

BRCS First Aid Team was at the Tropic of Capricorn for the MVA Road Safety Campaign, on hand to share valuable information on how to save life, to prevent further injury and to promote recovery (27 September 2024, to 1 October 2024).

We were also on the ground at the Independence Eve Celebrations which took place on 29 September 2024, at the National Stadium.

Botswana Red Cross Society celebrated Independence Holidays adorned in traditional leteisi, flying the blue, black and white flag high.

We’ll be at the Botswana Consumer Fair from Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September 2024. We are in the Boipuso Hall Foyer, next to Chamber Hall. Demos are on going to give you a glimpse into First Aid training. Re ntse re on on on! ka our Restoring Family Links Programme. Our volunteers are stationed at entry points to tag all children.
Unaccompanied minors will receive assistance in reuniting with their parents.