Botswana Association of the Deaf

19/10/2026

BOTSWANA TAMIL CULTURAL ASSOCIATION TRUST DONATES P10,000 TO BOTSWANA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

Gaborone, 17 October 2026 - Botswana Association of the Deaf (BOAD) has received a generous donation of P10,000.00 from the Botswana Tamil Cultural Association Trust (BTCA Trust). The donation was handed over on stage during the BTCA Trust Tamil Cultural event held on 17th October 2026. The cheque, written in the name of Botswana Association of the Deaf, was received by BOAD representatives. This donation comes as a major boost towards BOAD's mandate of advocating for the rights, inclusion and access to services for Deaf persons in Botswana.

The funds will go towards supporting BOAD programs and community outreach activities. BOAD extends sincere gratitude to BTCA Trust for their support and for recognizing the Deaf community. This act of kindness is a true reflection of social inclusion and cultural solidarity. BOAD calls upon other organizations and individuals to emulate BTCA Trust and support disability inclusion.

Thank you BTCA Trust!



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19/10/2026

Today's Topic is on the Right to a Quality Multilingual Inclusive Education which Botswana is Promoting.

We encourage our Deaf people to Learn Botswana Sign Language to Fill Operational Skills Gaps.

strive for quality service access for the Deaf people.




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16/10/2026

WORLD SPINE DAY CELEBRATED IN GABORONE - CALL FOR EARLY SPINE CARE

Botswana Association of the Deaf joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Spine Day today with vibrant celebrations held in Gaborone, emphasising the importance of early intervention and inclusive spine health care.

The main celebration in Gaborone was held at Joy City Park in Tsholofelo where residents gathered for a wellness and awareness event. The event was graced by Councillor Biggie Butale and other delegates, who highlighted the need to prioritize spine health as a public health concern.

Residents from Mahalapye, members of the Spine Chair group and individuals living with spine-related conditions and injuries, were also present to share their lived experiences. Their participation brought a powerful message of resilience and the need for greater support for spine care victims.

A key highlight of the day was the involvement of Learn To Play Organisation, which conducted an induction on spine care and preventative exercises. The organisation emphasised that early mentorship of children in proper exercises and posture from a young age has long-term benefits.

"It is worth caring for the spine at an early age. When you instil good habits in children early, you lock in a lifetime of healthy spine practices," the facilitators noted.

As part of sustaining the momentum beyond World Spine Day, the organisers announced ongoing community exercise sessions open to all:

- Tsogang Primary School:Spine fitness and gym sessions every Saturday from 09:00pm to 12:00pm
- Maruapula: Community spine gym sessions from 08:00am to 10:00am

Both sessions are free and open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend and take charge of their spine health.

The celebrations ended with a unified call: a healthy spine is key to a healthy life, and it starts with early care.



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16/10/2026

HERE WE GO! 💐

Celebrating Sign Language as a right, not a privilege

BSL Interpretation for the Recognition of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.



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15/10/2026

Ga se basadi ba ditoropo fela. Basadi ba ko Ghanzi, Letlhakane, Gudigwa , Tamasere- ba ba sa utlweng - le bone ke magosi a masimo.

Today we celebrate the women from remote villages who earn a living with their hands and speak with their hands.

RURAL DEAF WOMEN COUNT.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

BOTSWANA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Early Detection Saves Lives

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. When detected early, it is highly treatable with over 90% survival rate. Late detection makes treatment difficult and expensive.

Why Inclusive for Deaf Women?

Most health information is shared on radio or verbally at clinics without Sign Language interpreters. Many Deaf women miss screening dates, fear clinics due to communication barriers, and are excluded from Pink October. BOAD provides Deaf-Friendly Services to bridge this gap. Nevertheless, breast cancer devices and information materials should be inclusive for all Women with Disabilities because they also face barriers to breast cancer screening.

Women with physical disabilities may struggle with accessing clinic buildings without ramps and accessible transport and screening equipment . Blind and visually impaired women also are in need of accessible health information. Women with intellectual disabilities may struggle to understand complicated medical information, while women with psychosocial disabilities may experience stigma and discrimination.
Every woman deserves accessible breast cancer information, respectful healthcare, early screening and equal opportunities for treatment. No woman should be left behind because of disability.

What is Screening?
1. Self-check monthly for any changes
2. Clinical breast exam by a nurse/doctor
3. Mammogram/Ultrasound scan at referral hospitals

Ditshupo / Signs of Breast Cancer
✔️Kgolane e ncha/New lump in breast
✔️phetogo ya sebopego/change in shape
✔️Letlalo le le sosobaneng/skin dimpling or redness
✔️Phetogo ya nipple/nipple change

Join any screening near you. Don't wait for pain. Contact BOAD for Deaf-friendly info & booking: 71 612 965

DETECT EARLY. LIVE BETTER.

in Action

12/10/2026

LIVE FROM PALAPYE-HAPPENING NOW

Advancing Sustainable Universal Health Coverage!

We are live at the Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) and Legal Empowerment Induction in Palapye, hosted by BONELA -The Botswana Network on Ethics, Lw and HIV/AIDS with Support from Commonwealth Foundation.

Today brings together passionate officers and our incredible mobiliser Thato from Palapye to strengthen equitable, client-centered health services

KEY FOCUS:
♦️Client satisfaction & documenting human rights barriers
♦️Co-designing the district CLM toolkit with Ministry of Health
♦️Community voices matter-especially for women, kids, youth, LGBQT +persons with disabilities and people living with HIV.

Thank you to BONELA and Commonwealth Goundation for making Community-led accountability real!

11/10/2026

💙 International Day of the Girl Child - Oct 11th 💛

Today we celebrate OUR girls! Deaf, proud, powerful! 💪🏾

No barriers will stop a Deaf girl with a dream. At BOAD, we celebrate voice through sign language, power through education, and strength through sisterhood.

y DayOfTheGirlChild to all Deaf girls in Botswana! 🌟🤟🏾