Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO)Botswana

As we celebrate this joyous season, let’s continue to strive for a sustainable and greener future together. Thank you for being part of our mission! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, happy New Year!

Developing Renewable Energy Leaders in Botswana – Program Kick-Off Event On December 5, 2024, the highly anticipated Developing Renewable Energy Leaders in Botswana program officially launched at the Stanbic Bank Accelerator, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for participants. Funded by the U.S. Embassy Botswana, this program aims to empower emerging leaders to drive renewable energy and climate action initiatives in Botswana. Mr Bokang Basejane, Director of GAYO-Botswana, opened the event with inspiring welcome remarks. He emphasized GAYO's unwavering commitment to the participants' growth, challenging them to fully seize this opportunity. “From this cohort,” he said, “we believe the next national leaders, ministers and professionals in renewable energy and climate action will rise.” Patrick Arnold of 10 Billion Strong delivered a compelling keynote speech, shedding light on the program’s benefits and sharing inspiring testimonials from global regions. His address ignited enthusiasm among participants and highlighted the program’s potential to make a lasting impact. Granny Lesiamang, GAYO-Botswana’s Programs Officer, gave a comprehensive overview of the 8-month journey ahead. Her presentation detailed the program’s structure and the wealth of opportunities awaiting the cohort, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the work ahead. The event was engaging, impactful, and a resounding success. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with such a passionate cohort and look forward to supporting them as they develop innovative renewable energy Initiatives and rally communities for climate action. Green Africa Youth Organization

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to the Botswana national football team, the Zebras, for qualifying for AFCON 2025! This incredible achievement reflects the spirit, determination, and talent of our nation. 2024 has truly been a phenomenal year for Botswana, and the Zebras have given us yet another reason to stand tall and proud as Batswana. 🙌💙 Thank you, team, for your dedication and for flying our flag high. You’ve inspired us all and made us proud. Let’s rally behind the Zebras as they prepare to take on Africa’s best in Morocco! #FatsheLenoDawg #Zebras #bw

GAYO-Botswana is thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the new Minister of Environment and Tourism, Hon. Wynter Mmolotsi As GAYO Botswana, we’re committed to driving impactful change and collaborating with leaders who share our vision for environmental conservation and sustainable development. We are hopeful that together with your ministry, we will advance sustainability and foster a greener, brighter Botswana for generations to come. #GreenAfricaYouthOrganization #GAYOBotswana #Sustainability #EnvironmentAndTourism

Exciting News!! The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Earthshot Prize in the 'Clean Our Air' category! GAYO’s innovative Zero Waste Model is transforming waste management across African cities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and empowering communities. With this award, we as GAYO intend to expand our impact and inspire sustainable practices. We are so grateful for this well-deserved recognition and we thank @desmond_alugnoa for leading this important initiative and helping us bring it home!! #EarthshotPrize #GreenAfricaYouthOrganization #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CleanOurAir

Today, GAYO-Botswana and Employee Africa officially signed an MoU to join forces in advancing climate action in Botswana! This partnership marks a significant step forward as we co-host the Annual Tree Planting Event and work together on community mobilization for climate action. By uniting our efforts, we aim to empower local communities with the knowledge and resources to protect our planet and contribute to a sustainable future. Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved in these impactful initiatives! #partnerships #youthengagement #sustainability #treeplanting #climateaction

Congratulations to Botswana's President-Elect Adv. Duma Boko on his remarkable victory. The 6th president of the Republic of Botswana. As GAYO Botswana, a youth-led organization championing climate change adaptation, environmental conservation, and youth empowerment, we are deeply committed to serving our mandate in building a sustainable future for Botswana. Under your leadership, we look forward to continuing our mandate of advancing impactful initiatives that empower our youth, create resilient communities and nurture Botswana’s green economy.

Yesterday, on the 23rd of October 2024, GAYO Botswana had the incredible honor of hosting a Parallel Workshop Session during the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY) Botswana! Our session, themed "Community Youth-Led Climate Action," brought together passionate young voices to discuss solutions and strategies for driving impactful climate action from the grassroots level. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the LCOY organizers—the Botswana Climate Change Network , Sustain267 , and Global Shapers - Gaborone for making this platform possible, and a special shout-out to UNICEF Botswana for their generous and unwavering support for youth-led initiatives. 🙌 Being part of this event has reaffirmed our commitment to advancing climate action in Botswana through our various programs and through leveraging strong partnerships like these in the climate action space! Let’s continue to empower youth and communities for climate resilience. 💪 #LCOY2024 #GAYOBotswana #Sustain267 #GlobalShapers #UNICEFBotswana #YouthLedAction #PartnershipsForChange

Exciting News! Tune in to Gabz FM today at 12pm to catch us live as we discuss the launch of our new program: Developing Renewable Energy Leaders in Botswana! This initiative is a partnership between GAYO Botswana, the U.S. Embassy, and 10 Billion Strong, aimed at empowering the next generation of renewable energy champions in Botswana. Don’t miss out!💡

We were thrilled to be part of the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources(BUAN) Graduation Ceremony on the 11th of October 2024! This year, GAYO Botswana proudly sponsored the Best Student Prize in BSc Range Sciences under the Faculty of Natural Resources, recognizing excellence in sustainability and environmental stewardship. 🌱💚 Congratulations to all the graduates, especially the inspiring students driving Botswana’s future in natural resource management! We are excited to see what you achieve next. 🌍✨ #BUANGraduation2024 #SustainabilityLeaders #YouthEmpowerment #WeAreGAYObw