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.
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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.
Let us unite our efforts, harness our collective strength and work tirelessly to eradicate gender-based violence from our communities.
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.
Botswana Red Cross Society has been working closely with the Gender Committee in Chobe, North-West and Palapye districts to define the outlook of Gender-based violence in the respective districts, determine the interventions that work best in each context and prioritise communities where those interventions would be mostly impactful.
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.
Francistown Sub Branch today celebrating Breastfeeding Week under the theme "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All" at Donga Clinic in Francistown. Volunteers took part in; Health talk about breastfeeding and lactation to the clients present at the clinic. Hampers donation for breastfeeding and lactating mothers.
Botswana Red Cross Society in partnership with Greater Gaborone District Health Management Team - DHMT and World Health Organization conducted rapid house to house visits to investigate possible cases of polio.
The public was encouraged to allow health officials who will be wearing identifying uniform and having identifying documents to conduct this crucial investigation. The house to house visits ran from the 19th of August to the 23rd. We visited many areas including Ramotswa, Tlokweng, Mogoditshane, Mmopane and Gabane just to name a few.
