Young Ex-Convicts to Be Assisted In Business - BNYC

The Botswana National Youth Council has promised to help young ex-convicts set up business ventures.

In an interview with Monitor, BNYC chairman, Chomi Letlole revealed that this decision was made at their recent board meeting, where they resolved to help rehabilitate young ex-convicts who are usually shunned by society.

He said with skills acquired in prisons such as carpentry, ex-convicts are better placed to start and grow their own businesses and thus be integrated back into their respective communities.

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