Chobe District Human Rights Awareness Outreach

17 April, 2026

With support from the Swedish Association of the Visually Impaired (Synskadades Riksförbund), the Botswana Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted (BABPS) successfully conducted a Human Rights Awareness Outreach Programme across several villages in the Chobe District.

 

The outreach covered Pandamatenga, Lesoma, Kazungula, Kasane, Parakarungu, Satau, Kavimba, and Mabele. The programme aimed to raise awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly persons who are blind and partially sighted, while promoting inclusion, accessibility, dignity, and equal participation within local communities.

 

Throughout the engagements, community members, traditional and local leaders, caregivers, and other stakeholders participated in interactive discussions focused on disability rights, accessibility, and the importance of building inclusive environments where persons with disabilities can fully participate in social, economic, and community life.

 

The outreach also created a valuable platform for participants to share lived experiences, discuss challenges faced by persons with disabilities, and explore practical, community-driven solutions to promote inclusion and equal opportunities for all. The strong participation and positive engagement demonstrated a growing commitment within communities to advancing disability rights and inclusion.

 

The programme strengthened partnerships with local leadership and reinforced BABPS’s ongoing efforts to ensure that disability rights awareness continues to reach even the most remote communities across Botswana. As the outreach concluded, BABPS carried forward strengthened community connections, key insights, and a renewed shared commitment to building a more inclusive society.

 

BABPS extends its sincere appreciation to Synskadades Riksförbund, community leaders, and all participants whose support contributed to the success of this impactful outreach programme.