Travel with Care:
If you have some extra space in your luggage and would like to assist local organisations in Maun, please see the packing list suggestions below. Our guests are invited to bring similar items with them to donate. The Maun Studios will deliver your donations.
Kindly note that Botswana Customs law at the airports will require an exemption letter should you pack your items in a separate bag (we can arrange this letter for you - please send us an itemized list with valuation per item).Please email us if you are uncertain.
WoMen Against Rape is a human rights organization that primarily supports women and children who experience abuse of all forms. WAR was founded in 1993 in Maun, Northwest District, by four women who came together as a result of their concern following the lack of support as well as access to justice for rape victims. The organization was founded on the ethos of activism and volunteerism hence it is non-profit. WAR was formally registered as a trust in 1995. WAR's strategies are geared at addressing the social issues that contribute to the abuse of women and children through offering psychosocial counseling, safe house/ Shelter, public education, advocacy, and lobbying as well as skills empowerment.
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Our request list for Comfort Packs (issued on arrival at the Shelter):
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Pajamas: small/medium/large
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Face cloth
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Panties (small, med or large – no g-strings and no writing)
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Bras: Large - XXXL
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Sanitary towels
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Soap (preferably bars)
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Toothpaste
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Toothbrush
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Deodorant (spray) for women
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Comb or brush
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Body lotion
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Lip balm or small Vaseline
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Clothing: Kids - All Ages | Women's Clothing
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Kids' Activities (colouring books/toys)
Alternatively, cash donations can be made to The Studios to purchase groceries for the shelter. The shelter needs a weekly supply of 3kg of beef, 2kg of chicken, 1 bag of oranges, or 3kg of apples and a variety of vegetables.
Bana Ba Letsatsi (Children on the Sun / We are Sunshine Children)'s mission is to empower vulnerable children and youth to reach their full potential, by creating a safe and compassionate environment, with support and access to education.
Bana Ba Letsatsi Trust was established in 2002 to respond to the growing number of children at risk in Maun and officially registered as a trust in April 2004. The organisation endeavours to keep orphaned and vulnerable children off the streets and away from negative influences such as glue sniffing and petty crime. Bana Ba Letsatsi Trust is a rehabilitation centre where discipline, education, counselling, sports, hygiene, and meals are provided to a selected number of orphans vulnerable children and youth.
All activities designed and executed at Bana Ba Letsatsi Trust have the ultimate goal to support, encourage, rehabilitate, and empower all children and youth to remain in school or return to mainstream schools, establish a drug and crime free life, and become productive members of society. The Trust encourages positive action from the caregivers of all children and the establishment of community support for those children at risk in their society.
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Packing Suggestions for Bana Ba Letsatsi:
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Stationery (pens, pencils, colored pencils, rulers, mathematical instruments, erasers, sharpeners, whiteboard markers, coloring books, art books)
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Clothing for children aged 7 to 16 years
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Laptops and tablets for computer lessons
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Cellphones for social workers to communicate with relevant stakeholders and parents
Coaching Conservation Program Mission : To conserve natural resources by using sport to engender self-respect and inspire a generation of kids who care - about themselves, each other and the natural world around them.
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70,000 total participants with 10,995 in 2023 alone & 39, 220 in Botswana
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72 x 5-year contracts between CC, the Ministry of Education and primary schools
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5-year MOU signed with the Ministry of Education Botswana to deliver to all upper primary students in the entire North West District (15,000 kids annually)
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94.5% kids now have empathy for wild animals post CC programme
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33 New CC trainers certified and accredited by SAWC
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160 trees planted to date through tree planting campaign
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317 coaches and facilitators trained
First, we train unemployed youth as coaches, Then we provide them with jobs to teach kids about conservation which results in a generation of Kids who Care; the future leaders of conservation. We use sport to engage, play as our mechanism and Learning from Wildlife as our teaching model. All Coaching Conservation lessons are 100% play based and have 3 parts: Meet, Be and Help. Kids first meet an animal coach and find out about what makes it cool. Then they learn from it by becoming it and by mimicking the characteristic behaviours that make it successful in the wild - both as soccer skills on the field and life skills at home. Finally, we role play the primary conservation challenge that animal faces, and how we, as kids, can help. We empower girls by empowering girls and boys together. Studies show that children who compete in mixed teams learn to respect and rely on each other, and develop better gender relationships as they grow.
Packing Suggestions:
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Assorted kids’ books for ‘Reading to learn and learning to read’ initiative
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Soccer field equipment:
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Hand Pumps + Pump pins
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Soccer Balls
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Cones
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Soccer Kits - Boys & Girls - 10-12 year olds
Alternatively, cash donations can be made to The Studios: $75 will print Coaching Conservation Environmental Education books for 3 classrooms of children
MAWS: Maun Animal Welfare Society
MAWS is run by a small but passionate team of volunteers who are determined to improve the welfare of domestic dogs and cats across Botswana.
Mission: To promote the alleviation of animal suffering through education initiatives, encouraging responsible domestic animal ownership.
To provide basic veterinary care to the low income and vulnerable population.
Besides our fundraisings, we completely rely in the generosity of the community, private businesses and organizations to make our work a reality. Their continuous support is invaluable in driving forward our mission and sustaining our ongoing projects.
If you would like to contribute, there are many ways to do it:
Monetary Donations: Every pula goes a long way in our charity. If you are in a position were you can spare a few Pulas every month, stop orders are a life saver for charities like ours. It helps us covering the regular monthly expenses (staff wages, utilities...) and be able to focus our fundraisings to projects.
Banking details: Bank: First National Bank | Branch code: 282367 Account No: 62157227086
Paypal: @4MAWS
Charities Aid Foundation (UK): go to www.cafonline.org and press donate
Cash Collections Box at Maun Studios Reception
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Food: We are always in need of food for our patients. Dog/cat, puppy/kitten wet and dry food, rice, pet mince, frozen chicken
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Cleaning supplies
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General maintenance and gardening tools
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Dog/cat related items: toys, beds, food bowls, collars and leashes, products...
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Old blankets, towels, storage containers
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Cotton cloth (used to make surgical drapes)