Focus of Bofwa

FOCUS OF BOFWA

	Staff Profiles
	BOFWA Volunteers
	New Volunteers

The Botswana Family Welfare Association (BOFWA), was founded in September 1988, following a recommendation made at a seminar jointly held by the Botswana Government, World Bank and IPPF, attended by local NGO's and Government Officials.

The Association was legally registered in June 19989. BOFWA provides information and services on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). This approach appears necessary based on the current statistics of teenage pregnancy, HIV infection and AIDS cases in Botswana. The approach specifically targets young people who are vulnerable to HIV infection due to unprotected sex which also leads to unplanned pregnancy which comes with psychological, social and physical consequences. BOFWA believes that knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health and access to such services are fundamental human rights. BOFWA also believes that a balance between the population of the world, its natural resources and productivity is a necessary condition for human happiness prosperity and peace.

BOFWA's objectives include:

	to collect and advance information on Sexual and Reproductive Health issues and responsible parenthood in the interest of family welfare and community well-being.
	to advocate for, and promote the prevision of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services.
	to promote the right to knowledge and the practice of family planning as a basic human right.
	to promote and provide training to the Association's Volunteers in the implementation of its programmes.

The operations of the Association are carried out by staff and volunteers. The staff structure is headed by the Executive Director who manages, organises, plans and directs the entire programmes with Assistance from the Programes Manager.

STAFF PROFILES

Cally Ramalefo	Executive Director
Rachael Mokgwathi	Personal Secretary
David A. Hinkins	Consultant/Resourses Development
Daniel Motsatsing	Programmes Manager
Lydia Molete	Programmes Officer/Sevice Delivery
Shungu Malikongwa	Programmes Officer/IEC
Mabel Rammekwa	Counsellor/Youth Officer - Mochudi
Boitshoko Nyatshane	Counsellor/Youth Officer - Lobatse
Mothusi Maleihe	Youth Officer/Counsellor - Gaborone
Tinah Molatlhegi	Counsellor/Youth Officer/Kanye
Benjamin Raletsatsi	Counsellor/Youth Officer - Maun

BOFWA Volunteers

The Volunteer structure is headed by the Association's President. The volunteers formulate policies and youth development complement staff at all levels. BOFWA Volunteers are registered members of the Association and support the Association by freely imparting their time and talent to implement SRH services for Batswana.

BOFWA volunteers are important to the Association in terms of expanding ORH to different target groups in the community. The Association creates unique opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to serve and help each other.

In support of BOFWA's services and goals, volunteers reach-out to identify the interests and needs of their communities by working with BOFWA staff members to meet BOFWA's objectives. Volunteers make it possible for paid staff to extend their services to more people in need.

NEW VOLUNTEERS

New Volunteers help to create awareness of issues in their communities by;

	discussions with individuals;
	speaking in public and at meetings;
	contributing to the BOFWA newsletter, and
	lobbying for support from influential community leaders/Policy Makers

Volunteers can influence public policy and should work to improve peoples' lives by contributing to important services like "Family Life Education" for teenagers.

Volunteers may transfare experiences, skills and knowledge gained from BOFWA workshops, seminars and conferences to other members of their communities through the holding of meetings and the organisation of seminar/workshops in their communities with the support of BOFWA,

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