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Junior Ranger Botswana
Empowering Botswana's Youth to preserve their natural environment
16 June 2026 – Day of the African Child
On Monday, the streets of Maun were filled with celebration!
Happy Day of the African Child!
The Day of the African Child was established out of a tragedy - in response to the Soweto Uprising on June 16, 1976, when thousands of Black schoolchildren in South Africa protested against poor educational conditions and the imposition of Afrikaans as the language of instruction.
The protest ended in violence and the loss of young lives, inspiring the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union, to create this day to commemorate the courage of those children and to champion the well-being of all African children.
The Day of the African Child is a crucial platform for promoting the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.
(Source: UNICEF)
World Environment Day: Now For Climate🌍🌱
The time to act is now.
At Junior Ranger, we believe environmental stewardship starts at the roots — in our communities, our schools, and our children.
We promise to keep showing up:
🌳 Planting trees in schools and communities
🌿 Teaching children about conservation
🥕 Building school gardens that grow food and knowledge
🤝 Empowering communities to care for our shared home
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword. It’s the work we do, together, now.
Closing a chapter with gratitude 🌊
Today we close our regular meetups at Botswana Wild Bird Trust with Junior Rangers and Aflatoun members from 15 schools across Maun, including Sehithwa Primary School.
The spirit of water conservation doesn’t end here. It lives in every young mind that now knows: water is life. It sustains species, ecosystems, and us.
Special thanks to Goabaone Jackie Ramatlapeng, Botswana Wild Bird Trust, and Nkashi Trust for this eye-opening adventure.
To every learner and teacher who joined this journey — re a leboga. The future of the Delta is in our hands.
22/05/2026
🌱✨ Empowering Coordinators Through Learning ✨🌱
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Junior Rangers trainers and school coordinators had the wonderful opportunity to participate in two impactful training workshops held at Sitatunga Camp.
📘 On Tuesday, coordinators attended a Financial Literacy Workshop under the Aflatoun Programme , facilitated by Katja Visser. The session focused on building financial knowledge, responsibility, and practical skills that coordinators can continue to share with learners in their respective schools and communities.
💧 On Wednesday, coordinators took part in a Water Conservation Workshop under the Junior Ranger Programme , facilitated by Theda Grafin Knyphausen. The training explored the importance of protecting water resources, environmental stewardship, and sustainable practices within our communities.
The workshops were attended by all Junior Ranger Botswana school coordinators, including coordinators from Sehithwa, creating a valuable space for learning and growth.
We are proud to continue equipping our coordinators with knowledge and tools that strengthen both education and community impact 🌍💚
06/05/2026
🌊💧 BRIDGING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE & SCIENCE IN WATER 💧🌊
Today, Junior Ranger in collaboration with Wild Bird Trust hosted learners from Sedie CJSS for an inspiring and interactive water learning experience under our Term 2 Water Theme Programme.
Guided by Water Specialist Dr Goabaone Jackie Ramatlapeng, the learners explored the importance of water conservation, watched an educational documentary on the Okavango Delta, and visited a laboratory where they were introduced to water quality parameters and the science behind monitoring water health.
The session beautifully highlighted the importance of bridging indigenous knowledge and modern science in protecting our water resources and preserving the future of the Okavango Delta.
By exposing young minds to both traditional wisdom and scientific learning, we continue to nurture environmentally conscious future leaders who understand that water is life. 🌍💙
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