Barclays Bank of Botswana uplifts the youth � make a difference

This year the Barclays Africa theme for Make a Difference is “Access to Employment.” According to the 2015 figures from Statistics Botswana, current estimates for unemployment among those 18 and above are at 20%. Barclays Bank aims to equip the youth with the necessary skill base to advance their knowledge and ultimately secure a job or start a sustainable business.

Barclays Bank of Botswana Managing Director, Reinette van der Merwe stated that, “The aim of this year’s Make A Difference campaign is to transfer our skills to the next generation with emphasis on employability, enterprise and financial skills.”