Community-based natural resource management success

Joseph (right) congratulates  Mmipi
Joseph (right) congratulates Mmipi

Kgetsi ya Tsie, a women’s community trust in Tswapong in Central Botswana, has just been offered a contract to produce 500 litres of marula oil by July this year.

The contract is supported by USAID’s Southern Africa Regional Environment Programme (SAREP) and Resilience in the Limpopo Basin Programme (ResiLim), and facilitated by the Kalahari Conservation Society. The aim of the contract is to build the capacity of Kgetsi ya Tsie to provide an ongoing supply of marula oil to international cosmetic companies.

Trust Coordinator, Masego Mmipi, had tears in her eyes as Kalahari Conservation Society Programmes Officer, Onkametse Joseph, declared that their request for  support and the subsequent funding proposal submitted by KCS had been successful.

Editor's Comment
Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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