Botswana: Serowe District Council has met and interacted with the youth of Ramothupi Ward in Serowe. The meeting was part of a Youth Empowerment Workshop in the country. The district council entered into a partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC).
The other partners of the initiative include the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA). The Ramothupi Ward Development Committee organized the event for the benefit of the youngsters.
The aim of the programme is to motivate unemployed youth to engage in income generating projects. Further, the authorities want to make sure that they can also encourage youngsters that are currently having running projects to expand their businesses.
Furthermore, the workshop was also a way to create awareness about various programs offered by different organisations of the districts. These projects are allegedly tailored to enhance business and nurture start-ups.
Meanwhile the workshop was attended by several members of the Serowe District administration. The District Council Chairman of Serowe, Keneilwe Monageng was present at the workshop as the guest speaker.
During the event, Chairman, Monageng announced that it is time for the youth to take charge of their future. The youngsters can do this by engaging in fruitful and meaningful activities meant to impact their lives positively.
The Chairman further emphasized that youth needed to take advantage of various programs that the government offers whilst they are still able, young and vibrant. The Serowe District Council shared some images from the event on their social media.
The event was attended by several youngsters of the district. Youth in attendance also took the chance to express their concerns. The young members of the community outlined the huddles they deem as hindrances to their advances.
The organisations that were present at the workshop included, CEDA and MYSC and the other executive partners. They shared the same sentiments on the need to assist the youth in all possible ways.
The representatives from all the organization claimed that they are also aware of the challenges which are sometimes beyond an individual’s capability.