Gender/Hmuan Rights Orgs in Botswana

Group Name Category Location Contact Information Services: BONELA (Botswana Network on Ethics, Law, and HIV and AIDS) Human rights Right of people with HIV and AIDS Ethics and law LGBT rights Gaborone Tel: 393 2516 Fax: 393 2517 Email: bonela@bonela.org www.bonela.org Education and Training on HIV Legal assistance for people facing discrimination on the basis of their HIV status Media campaigns and advocacy Research Emang Basadi Human rights Women’s empowerment and rights Gaborone Tel: (+267) 390 9335 info@emangbasadi.org.bw www.emangbasadi.org.bw Political advocacy organization for women’s rights Advocate for women’s inclusion in positions of power Ditswanelo Human rights Land rights Gaborone and Kasane (focus is on land rights in Kasane) Gaborone contact details: Tel: 390 6998 Fax: 390 7778 Email: admin.ditshwanelo@info.bw www.ditshwanelo.org.bw/ Paralegal services and research on human rights in Botswana Activism focusing on people living in poverty, children, indigenous groups and minority ethnic groups and homosexuals Community education and advocacy on children’s rights Kagisano Women’s Shelter Violence against women and children Women’s rights Gaborone Tel/Fax: 3907659 E-mail: kwsp@info.bw Temporary shelter for women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence Counseling and support to shelter residents and non-residents Raise public awareness about the unacceptability and illegality of violence against women WoMen Against Rape Violence against women and children Human rights Alcohol abuse Maun, serving Ngamiland Tel: 6860865 24hr Hotline: (+267) 71311244 http://www.womenagainstrape.co.bw/ womenagainstrapemaun@gmail.com Individual and couples counseling, including counseling for sexual assault Temporary shelter for women and children who are survivors of abuse School clubs (Students Against Rape and GLOW) Community Education on violence against women, HIV and AIDS, and alcohol LEGABIBO Promotes LGBT rights in the framework of promoting Human Rights Gaborone Tel: +267 393 2516 Fax: +267 393 2517 Email: bonela@botsnet.bw http://www.legabibo.org.bw/ Political advocacy for LGBT rights Community Education regarding legal and international rights for LGBT persons Creating LGBT specific information and education concerning HIV/AIDS Women’s Affairs Department Creating a gender sensitive environment, conducive for the promotion of equality Mainstream gender in all policies and programs Train and build capacity, advocate, research and manage information regarding gender issues Gaborone Francistown Ghanzi Kanye Kasane Maun Selibe-Phikwe Serowe Tsabong Gaborone Headquarters: Tel: +267 3912290 Fax: +267 3911944 Formulating and interpreting gender and development policies, or components thereof Establishing performance standards Promoting the development of gender-sensitive sectoral policies and procedures Monitoring and evaluating all projects undertaken by partners and providing technical as well as professional advice on gender planning and budgeting Promoting effective publishing, packaging, and dissemination of information on gender and development Coordinating and facilitating capacity building in various aspects of gender and development Hope World Wide Teen Club Adolescent Reproductive Health Gaborone and Molepolole Tel / Fax: 3191600 Mailing Address: P/Bag 00289 Gabs https://www.hopeww.org Providing Life Skills to adolescents and OVCs Life Line Confidential counseling Life Skills Training Empower and strengthen NGOs Gaborone Office Number : 3911290 Counselor Number: 3911270 lifeline@gabswave.net http://www.lifelinebotswana.org/ Counseling on drug and alcohol abuse Counseling for victims of rape and domestic abuse Gender Links Gender Equality GBV Research and statistics Promote Gender Equality through media partners Gaborone http://www.genderlinks.org.za/topic/botswana Tel: 267 318 8250 Email: coordbotswana@genderlinks.org.za Botswana Office: Plot 1277, Clover House, Office 4, Old Lobatse Road, Gaborone Advocacy and lobbying for women’s issues and gender equality Researching and gathering evidence that demonstrates gender gaps in Botswana Monitoring and evaluating progress in gender empowerment programs Childline Botswana Advocacy and counseling for victims of child abuse Gaborone www.childline.org.bw Phone number: (+267) 3900900Toll free number: 0800300900Fax number: (+267) 3901367Postal address: P.O Box 202195, Gaborone, Botswana.Email: childlinebotswana@gmail.com Physical address: Plot 59141, Block 7,Gabs Public education and information dissemination regarding child abuse 24 toll free hot line that provides counseling to victims of child abuse Face to face counseling during office hours Counseling for parents as well as children Lobbying for childrens’ issues in government YWCA (Young Women’s Christian Association) Advocacy, training and development aimed at empowering women to facilitate social change Gaborone, Francistown, Maun Gaborone Phone number: (+267) 353681Gaborone Fax number: (+267) 357783 ywca@botsnet.bw www.ywcaofbotswana.org.bw  Brings together women and youth of diverse backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, political affiliation and religion (Men can also join as associate members) Develops programs and coordinates the work of YWCA throughout Botswana Addresses socio-economic and cultural problems of women and youth in particular and the general society Creates awareness and opportunities for women and youth in order for them to participate in issues that affect them BOFWA: “Botswana Family Welfare Association” Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of youth (10 – 24 years), adults and families Gaborone, Maun, Kasane, Kanye, Mochudi Physical Address: Private Bag 00100 Phase 4, Plot NO; 23769, near Sedibeng LodgeTel: 3900489Fax: 3901222 http://www.bofwa.org.bw/ International partner with Planned Parenthood Family planning services STI education and treatment Counseling for families and Teens Life Skills Coaching Youth Peer Education Health Talks Department of Social Services Psychosocial counseling in addiction, domestic abuse, family issues Gaborone and check your local village for the nearest govt. branch Physical Address: Plot 156, Next to Roman Catholic Church., Gaborone Phone: +267 3971916 Counseling for individuals and families Mediation between conflicted parties Community talks and education regarding mental health   Stepping Stones International Teen Club Adolescent and Reproductive Health Female Economic Empowerment Gaborone and Mochudi Mailing Address: Private Bag 00421, Gaborone Phone: +267.393.9943 info@steppingstonesintl.org http://www.steppingstonesintl.org After school program for 12-18+ year olds with outreach to the families and the community Experience in literature review and needs assessment regarding HIV/AIDS interviews caregivers and youth in the district Economic Empowerment for Caregivers PCI Support to PLWHA Bridges gap between government services and households Nutritional Services PEPFAR Funded Partnered with CDC in Gaborone Tel: 3190198 Fax:3190398 Mailing Address: P.O Box 26121 Gaborone http://www.pciglobal.org/africa/botswana Psychosocial support to those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS Strengthen sustainability of community organizations through training and technical assistance Community mobilization through community events and outreach Nutritional services by promoting permagardening Support groups Metlhaetsile Support abused women and children Legal education and representation Policy advocacy Gaborone Tel: 3500108 Fax: 3500109 Email: lepangt.metlhaetsile_tcgj@ymail.com Leads a campaign against the sexual abuse of children Offers legal education and support to rural women, and provides women with education and advice so that they can upgrade the quality of their lives Advocates for law reform via parliament and the courts. Its Carries out interventions that help women deal with sexual and physical violence For further info on some of the groups above, go to the following website: http://www.womenscoalition.org.bw/members.htm#