FAB brings hope in Gakuto

FAB members with the beneficiaries of their project
FAB members with the beneficiaries of their project

The Filipino Association in Botswana (FAB) held a groundbreaking ceremony in Gakuto last week to build a house for a family of orphaned children.

It was attended by Kgosi Abdul Letlamma of Gakuto Village, Desiree Thobega, community development officer of Kweneng District Council, and delegates of Office of the President under the President’s Housing Appeal, together with the FAB members and Filipino community.

FAB is a non-profit organisation established in 1980 whose aim is to promote the general welfare and interest of the Filipino community residing in Botswana and to promote the link between Philippines and Botswana through social, cultural and sporting activities.

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