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Aug

CITW BOTSWANA ECO-CLUBS CELEBRATE WORLD LION AND ELEPHANT DAYS 2026

17th August 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

Kelly Baitshoki reports on the fun and informative celebrations held at our Shashe, Gudigwa, Beetsha and Tshwaragano partner school Eco-Clubs to mark World Lion and Elephant days in mid-August. On the 12th of August 2026, members of the Shashe, Gudigwa and Beetsha Eco-Clubs in the eastern Okavango Delta, and Tshwaragano Eco-Club in Gaborone celebrated combined...

Aug

Gudigwa & Gunotsoga Primary Schools – Growing Healthy Young Minds

11th August 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

CITW Botswana’s Kelly Baitshoki reports from two of our partner schools in the eastern Okavango Delta… The third term of the Botswana academic year commenced on 4August 2026, and Gudigwa and Gunotsoga primary school Eco-Clubs have proudly shared their impressive harvests and progress from their vegetable gardens. These rewarding gardens continue to demonstrate the value...

Jul

Children in the Wilderness celebrates World Conservation Day 2026

28th July 2026Josephine BesticBotswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

At Children in the Wilderness (CITW), this important ‘World Day’ – observed every July 28 – speaks to the very heart of our mission statement – to empower Africa’s future conservation leaders. As the dedicated youth empowerment arm of the Wilderness Trust, and the flagship Educate programme within Wilderness’ Impact strategy, our CITW programme has...

Jun

CITW Botswana Okavango Schools Progress Report

29th June 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

June 2026 – Gudigwa, Beetsha, Gunotsoga and Seronga Primary School On the 16th of June 2026, Kelly and Gaba from the Children in the Wilderness Botswana (CITW) team visited our partner schools in the eastern Okavango to assess the progress of their second term programme activities. They joined lesson observations and working with the Eco-Club...

Jun

CITW Botswana Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 Essay Winners

16th June 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

The Association of Environmental Clubs of Botswana (AECB) hosted an essay competition for learners to showcase their creativity, knowledge and passion for environmental conservation. This year’s topic was Climate Change, and learners across Botswana were tasked with writing an essay on the subject. Vivian Nxwatso This topic is covered in our CITW Curriculum and we...

May

A Tribute to the Mother Bear Project

7th May 2026Josephine BesticBotswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Two decades ago, when Children in the Wilderness (CITW) was just five years old, one of our most impactful and widespread initiatives was formed when we partnered with the Mother Bear Project (MBP). For 20 years, children who attended our annual Eco-Camps across our African regions received a hand-knit or crocheted bear, made with love...

Apr

From CITW Camper to Changemaker: Sharon Tjihonge’s Inspiring Journey

1st April 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

CITW BOTSWANA | WHERE ARE THEY NOW NAME: SHARON TJIHONGE CITW SCHOOL: SHASHE PRIMARY SCHOOL YEAR OF CITW CAMP: 2017 My name is Sharon Tjihonge, and I attended Shashe Primary School in Maun, where I became a member of the Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programme. I joined the Environmental Eco-Club when I was 9...

Mar

From CITW Camper to Changemaker: Onkeme Taolo’s Inspiring Journey

25th March 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

CITW BOTSWANA | WHERE ARE THEYNOW NAME: ONKEME TAOLO CITW SCHOOL: SHASHE PRIMARY SCHOOL YEAR OF CITW CAMP: 2007 CAMP NAME: KAPOROTA CAMP My name is Onkeme Taolo, a 29-year-old man born and raised in Maun, Botswana. I attended Shashe Primary School in Maun, where I became a member of the Environmental Education Club run...

Mar

From CITW Camper to Changemaker: Kaone Monnatshipi’s Inspiring Journey

17th March 2026Kelly BaitshokiBotswana

CITW BOTSWANA | WHERE ARE THEY NOW? NAME: KAONE MONNATSHIPI CITW SCHOOL: SHASHE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BOTSWANA, 2016 During a recent search for former campers, the Children in the Wilderness Botswana team had the pleasure of reconnecting with Kaone Monnatshipi, who happily shared the story of her journey through the programme. ‘I still remember how...

Dec

CITW Botswana Annual Camp – Mokolodi Nature Reserve

17th December 2025Gabaineele ModirapulaBotswana

Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Botswana, in partnership with Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited Trust (BIHL) and Mokolodi Nature Reserve, hosted its 2025 annual camp from 1–3 December 2025. The aim of the camp was to enhance educational and environmental awareness among Eco-Club members at Tshwaragano Primary School in Gaborone. The initiative leverages the unique strengths...

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