Botswana Education
Self Help Program - "Gaborone Botswana"
The goal of the Self Help Program is to improve basic environmental, economic, social, and quality of life conditions in the communities. Projects must also contribute volunteer labor, expertise, and/or services to the endeavors. The greater the involvement and contribution from the local communities, the more likely the project grant will be approved. In the past, the Ambassador's Self Help Fund has, for example, supported counseling clinics for HIV/AIDS issues; contributed to home-based services for terminally ill; promoted day care centers for young children and AIDS orphans; purchased supplies and equipment for natural resource and environmental projects; supported income generating efforts for local citizens; and, strengthened agricultural projects in rural villages. United States law forbids the expenditure of these funds for religious purposes, or for projects that are normally the responsibility of local, provincial or national governments such as primary, secondary and tertiar ... [Read More]
Program Alumni – International Visitor Leadership Program
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Heads of U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service To Visit Gaborone - "Gaborone Botswana"
Director Hurtgen holds Doctor of Laws and Bachelor of Science degrees from Georgetown University, and since 1972 has been a partner in two national law firms – Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson, and more recently, Morgan, Lewis & Bookius LLP. He has extensive experience representing clients in manufacturing, newspaper publication, radio and TV broadcasting, public and private educational systems, cities, counties and states, power generation, shipbuilding, transportation and telecommunications. He is the co-author of several publications dealing with specialized subjects within the general field of labor law and labor-management relations. Mr. Hurtgen is a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and a member of the National Executive Board of the United States branch of the International Society for Labor Law and Social Security. ... [Read More]
African Educational Fairs – EducationUSA
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Botswana (07/05)
Education: Adult literacy--81%. ... Education--Jacob Nkate ... [Read More]
U.S. AMBASSADOR JOSEPH HUGGINS PRESENTS TWENTY THOUSAND US DOLLARS FOR DUKWI EDUCATION - "Gaborone Botswana"
The grant comes from a special fund from the U.S. Department of State, the “Ambassador’s Fund for Refugees Initiative”. The U.S. Embassy Gaborone successfully applied to this fund to support the project, “Towards the Enhancement of the Quality of Life in Dukwi Refugee Camp”. This project focuses on health education, counseling, and skills training for young refugees at Dukwi. UNHCR and the World Refugee Academy’s program, which brings students from the United States to work directly with refugees in camps on the African continent, will administer the grant. ... [Read More]
Educational Advising - "Gaborone Botswana"
If you wish to undertake study in the United States, either at graduate or undergraduate level, our Educational Advising Service, located within our information resource center, is able to provide advice and assistance regarding testing, application and entrance procedures for U.S. universities. It has directories of universities and colleges offering courses in particular subjects, information about possible scholarships and copies of college and university handbooks. The educational advisor also has a videotape concerning higher education in the United States, which is shown in the video center every Tuesday at 1400 hours. This videotape is designed to provide general information about higher education in the United States, how to apply for financial assistance, and student life in the U.S. Hours for our educational advising service are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Viewing of the educational video is a prerequisite for students who need assistance from our educational ... [Read More]
Press Releases - "Gaborone Botswana"
Listed below are some recent press releases issued by our Public Affairs section for more information regarding our media operations, please contact the Media Specialist.Press Releases African Leaders to Gather for U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored Seminarin Gaborone (June 16, 2005.) SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AND THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (June 13, 2005.) WESTWOOD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TO RECEIVE US$6 MILLION IN OPIC FINANCING FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT FOR BUILDING PROJECTS (July 7, 2005.) President Bush to Nominate Katherine Peterson as Ambassador to Botswana (June 06, 2005.) SPECIAL SCREENING OF “SILENT SPRING” (2 June, 2005) Diplomatic Missions Clean U ... [Read More]
American Professor Visits Botswana to Discuss Media Issues - "Gaborone Botswana"
Prof. Robert Hilliard is currently on the faculty at Emerson College, a U.S. university with a highly respected program on media studies. He previously taught at Brooklyn College, Adelphi University and the University of North Carolina, and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at various institutions in Europe, Asia, South American and Africa. He has also worked as a newspaper editor, drama and film critic, sports writer, theater producer and director, as well as a TV and radio writer, producer and director. Prof. Hilliard was the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Educational Telecommunications Commission and President of the International University of Communications. He previously served as the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program at Emerson College as well as the Dean of Continuing Education there. ... [Read More]
"Gaborone Botswana"
Prof. Robert Hilliard is currently on the faculty at Emerson College, a U.S. university with a highly respected program on media studies. He previously taught at Brooklyn College, Adelphi University and the University of North Carolina, and has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at various institutions in Europe, Asia, South American and Africa. He has also worked as a newspaper editor, drama and film critic, sports writer, theater producer and director, as well as a TV and radio writer, producer and director. Prof. Hilliard was the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Educational Telecommunications Commission and President of the International University of Communications. He previously served as the Dean of the Graduate Studies Program at Emerson College as well as the Dean of Continuing Education there. ... [Read More]
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