Botswana Culture
Fact Sheets - US Department of State
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White House Report, June 3: Georgia, Ambassadorial Nominations - US Department of State
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Program Information – Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
The Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation is the only cultural preservation program in the U.S. government that provides direct small grant support to heritage preservation in less developed countries. In creating the fund, Congress noted, "in efforts to assist in preserving the heritage of other cultures, we show our respect for them." ... Congress specified that Ambassadors from eligible countries (see list below) may submit proposals for consideration. Projects are brought to the attention of the U.S. Ambassadors in different ways. Often the project is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy and the country's Ministry of Culture or local non-profit organization. It is the Embassy's Public Affairs Section that oversees the project. Organizations wishing to suggest projects for consideration may contact the Public Affairs Officer at the American Embassy in the eligible countries. ... [Read More]
Young Global Nomads
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Botswana: Memories
There were acres of farm land to my right and tall, modern buildings to my left. This was an odd world, I mused--a country pushing to become a developed nation yet so dependent on outdated and unsafe ideas. This culture was happy on the outside but one heard tales of elderly men telling soon-to-be married boys that one must take the belt to his wife to "make sure she knows who's boss" and of elderly women telling soon- to-be married women that when, not if, she comes home to her husband in bed with another woman she should go to the home of a relative or friend. From there she should proceed to call him and inform him that she was coming home so he could finish his "business." Unprotected sex was not considered a danger here. STDs and AIDS flowed causing this already village-like 1.5 million-person population to actually begin to decrease. Life here was simple, impulses given in to, and smiles aplenty. But along with these basic ideals came a modern country, its peoples flustered ... [Read More]
Diplomatic Missions Clean Up Campaign In Mogoditshane Saturday, May 14, 2005 - "Gaborone Botswana"
One important feature of this clean up campaign will be school visits to address seven primary and secondary schools within the village by respective members of the Diplomatic Missions to inculcate a sense of ownership and responsibility. It is hoped that these visits will foster a culture of caring for the environment, beginning at an early age. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Although Gaborone is not a mecca for world-class cultural events, it is possible to enjoy Botswana culture, and also to attend or even to participate in Western culture fine arts performances. ... [Read More]
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