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The Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS), in collaboration with UNICEF Botswana and the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Botswana, has handed over the “Protecting Children and Families Affected by Floods” project to the Ghanzi community a milestone in post-flood recovery that blends humanitarian support, local empowerment, and sustainable development. Restoring Play and Supporting Education To provide safe spaces for children to engage in sports and recreation. Football, volleyball, and netball kits were supplied in line with the Government’s school sports resuscitation programme. Outdoor game boards for Chess, Mhele, and the traditional game of Ludo were co-created with communities, reinforcing cultural connection and shared ownership. Enhancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) The project installed 89 water dispensers, new handwashing stations, and dustbins to improve hygiene in schools. Construction and painting were carried out by local contractors, with hygiene-themed wall art designed to make the facilities child-friendly and empower the local economy. Health and Child Protection Six dedicated volunteers worked in boarding facilities to promote health and hygiene, teaching safe food handling, personal hygiene, and environmental cleanliness. In villages and farms, 4,544 mosquito nets were distributed to protect 655 children under five and 112 pregnant women from malaria. “This project is about more than recovery it’s about creating safe, healthy, and empowering spaces where children can learn, play, and thrive,” said BRCS SG & CEO, Dr. Kutlwano Mukokomani.ENDS