The long-standing partnership the bank has with Learn To Play exemplifies this commitment, which continues to be nurtured. To strengthen this dedication, the bank welcomed Maatla Mamas from the Bontleng community on Wednesday, 6th March 2024. These Maatla Mamas, sponsored for the year with stipends for their work, visited the bank's head office to engage with executives. During their visit, they had the opportunity to network with female bank executives who inspired and motivated them. The Maatla Mamas, women nominated in their communities to run and deliver early childhood playgroups, were encouraged to continue inspiring and championing Early Childhood Development (ECD) progress for more vibrant villages across Botswana.
First Capital Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Reinette van der Merwe, expressed the bank's commitment to fostering growth and equity throughout Botswana, “It is important to us that everyone is given equal and fair access to opportunities, and this begins from early childhood. Therefore, our partnership with Learn To Play is an opportunity to ensure enriching the skills and knowledge of the people within the communities themselves. We are honoured to be given the opportunity to be able to help ensure that Maatla Mamas can provide for themselves and their families, while developing the next generation of leaders in their community.”
