Sep 18, 2021 | Beneficiaries, Events
Our Stepping Stones International Leadership participants funded by #FACET Foundation and our Go Green Aflateen Club embarked on a clean up campaign around the Mochudi community in collaboration with Cleanico Waste Management Solutions.
The sunny day was filled with fun activities as participants and stakeholders cleaned up litter, enjoyed marimba music and interacted with the Mochudi community as they raised awareness about the importance of preserving our environment!
Remember, to go green! Be part of the solution, not the pollution!
Sep 8, 2021 | Beneficiaries
This day is observed all over the world to help raise awareness about the importance of literacy and education in our communities. This year’s theme is: “Literacy for a human-centered recovery: Narrowing the digital divide.”
Our partnership with University of Utah Reading clinic (https://uurc.utah.edu) and the Ministry of Basic Education has enabled SSI to train a total of 640 teachers and reach 21,000 students in primary school with English literacy.
As we commemorate World Literacy Day, we would like to shine the spotlight on one of our very own 2018 LeadershipProgramme alumnus, Obakeng Theophilus Mantswe.
Obakeng recently published his first book titled: “Till Earth Do the World Apart,” which is focused on how human behaviour is affecting our world today. A job well done to OB for exemplifying a true leader in the field of literacy!
Mar 5, 2021 | Beneficiaries, Events, News
This past weekend we had the pleasure of celebrating over 90 participants graduating from The Wings of Independence programme, funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Angola, and Botswana and the Pinagare parenting programme under the Allan Gray award. The exciting day was filled with graduation smiles and hearts beaming with pride as our graduates sealed their months of hard work and learning with the certification and awarding ceremony.
During the awarding ceremony, our participants from the The Wings of Independence program, were divided into three groups at the beginning of the programme with the teams all competing for the biggest award. Team Blue emerged victorious as the winners of the competition, excelling in attendance, teamwork and participation. The winners walked away with awesome financial literacy-themed prizes including money boxes and piggybanks for their personal savings!
As part of the proceedings, the graduates shared their testimonies and biggest takeaways from the programme. Neoyame Ntungwana, the representative speaker for the youth beneficiaries said: “I’m a participant of both the Wings of Independence programme and Pinagare. It honestly wasn’t easy; the road was tough especially having to sit with my mom during the discussion of certain topics in the programmes. However, both my mother and I have really benefitted from this programme. There are certain things that I would have never been able to talk to my mother about. But since this programme, our relationship has improved and we now openly communicate a lot more with each other which has really helped build and strengthen our relationship as mother and daughter.”
The day’s festivities continued with fun and engaging games and activities; as well as a word of encouragement from the guest speaker, Mr. Moriti Kenyataa who encouraged our participants to work hard, stay focused and never give up on their dreams.
A hearty congratulations to all of our graduates! We look forward to seeing you achieve your goals!
Feb 28, 2021 | Beneficiaries, Events, News
Stepping Stones International would like to thank the Japanese Embassy for providing SSI with a building dedicated towards providing psychosocial support and counseling for our young people.
The signing ceremony was graced by the H.E Ambassador of Japan to Botswana, Mr HOSHIYAMA Takashi, the Embassy of Japan in Botswana team and the SSI Executive Director, Lisa Jamu.
ありがとうございます /arigatou gozaimasu / re a leboga / thank you
Feb 18, 2021 | Beneficiaries, Events, News
On Thursday, the SSI Education Department in collaboration with the United States of America Embassy in Botswanalaunched the English Access Microscholarship Program for SSI participants.
The US State Department funded English Access Program helps participants with enhancing English Language skills and learning more about American culture and Botswana culture. The focus topics for this cohort are NASA and space and climate change. The event was graced by the United States Ambassador to Botswana, Ambassador Mr Craig Cloud, the US Embassy team, Kgatleng Education Regional Director Mr Mothusi James, SSI participants, parents, and staff.
During his motivational speech, Ambassador Mr Craig Cloud congratulated the participants on enrolling for the year English Access Program and encouraged them to work hard and give their best to their studies.
Congratulations English Access Class of 2024 on your amazing journey ahead!
Jan 23, 2021 | Beneficiaries, Events
Through the support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, our SSI Grannies Group have the opportunity to learn Literacy Skills, IT, Social Media Training and Basics, Financial Planning, Leadership Training and Gender Based Violence Training.
The Grannies program provides support and educates grandmothers and grandfathers in various communities about child protection, how to identify gender-based violence, income generation, and conducting community dialogues. Through this program, over 735 grandmothers have formed support groups and have been trained in identifying gender based violence and HIV to mobilise their various communities for action.
Our amazing grannies in Goodhope just celebrated their first graduation with our Mochudi grannies who had the honour of wrapping the graduates with shawls symbolising their matriculation and completion of the program. Congratulations Goodhope Grannies!
