Botswana Society for the Deaf

16/06/2026

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🌍✨ Happy Day of the African Child! ✨🌍

Every single child across Africa deserves the right to education, the freedom of communication, and the power of participation.

16/06/2026

🌍 Day of the African Child | 16 June 2026

Today, we join the rest of the continent in commemorating the Day of the African Child, honoring the bravery of the young people who fought for their right to education and a better future.

This year's theme, "Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene to Every Child in Africa," reminds us that access to clean water, safe sanitation, and proper hygiene is not a privilege, it is a fundamental right that every child deserves.

At the Botswana Society for the Deaf we believe that all children, including Deaf children and children with disabilities, should have equal access to safe and inclusive water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, as well as information presented in accessible formats.

Together, let us work towards an Africa where every child can grow, learn, and thrive in a healthy and inclusive environment.

💙 Every child matters. Every child deserves dignity. Every child deserves access.

15/06/2026

🤟 LEARN BOTSWANA SIGN LANGUAGE – ENROL NOW! 🤟

Ready to communicate, connect, and make a difference? Join our upcoming Botswana Sign Language classes and gain valuable skills that promote inclusion and accessibility.

📚 AVAILABLE CLASSES

Level 1 – Day Class
🗓 Start Date: 06 July 2026
⏰ Monday – Thursday
🕒 1500hrs – 1700hrs
💰 Fee: P1,900

Level 1 – Weekend Class
🗓 Start Date: 11 July 2026
⏰ Saturdays
🕙 1000hrs – 1400hrs
💰 Fee: P1,900

Level 3 – Day Class
🗓 Start Date: 06 July 2026
⏰ Monday – Thursday
🕒 1500hrs – 1700hrs
💰 Fee: P3,300

✨ Enhance your communication skills
✨ Support inclusion and accessibility
✨ Learn from experienced Sign Language professionals

📢 Limited spaces available! Register today to secure your spot.

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12/06/2026

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Did you know? Lip-reading only provides part of a conversation and is not always reliable. Many speech sounds look identical on the lips, making misunderstandings common.

Learning basic Sign Language helps create clearer communication and a more inclusive society for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people.

10/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed interest in our Volunteer to Teach & Learn opportunity. We are grateful for the overwhelming response and support

Please note that registration isCLOSED. Successful applicants will be contacted in due course

Thank you for your commitment to supporting Deaf education and inclusion💙🤟

🌟 Volunteer to Teach & Learn! 🌟

Help empower Deaf learners while gaining FREE Sign Language training (Levels 1–3)

📍 BSD Headquarters, Extension 2, Gaborone

⚠️ This volunteer opportunity is currently available only in Gaborone, where the OSET Programme is based.

Interested? Send your CV via WhatsApp to:
📱 +267 71 900 251

Join us and make a difference!

09/06/2026

🌟 Volunteer to Teach & Learn! 🌟

Help empower Deaf learners while gaining FREE Sign Language training (Levels 1–3)

📍 BSD Headquarters, Extension 2, Gaborone

⚠️ This volunteer opportunity is currently available only in Gaborone, where the OSET Programme is based.

Interested? Send your CV via WhatsApp to:
📱 +267 71 900 251

Join us and make a difference!

05/06/2026

📘 Fact Friday

Did you know? Deaf people communicate in many ways, including sign language, lip-reading, written communication, and assistive technology. Sign language is a complete and natural language with its own grammar and structure.

03/06/2026

🌍✨ The Inclusive Africa Conference 2026 is underway!

Today, the Botswana Watch Party, hosted by Botswana Council for the Disabled, brought together stakeholders committed to advancing inclusion and accessibility. We are proud that the Botswana Society for the Deaf attended and participated in this important event which is shaping Africa's digital future.

🎯 Theme: "Accelerating Digital Accessibility and AI Solutions for Africa's Future"

As technology and AI continue to transform our world, it is vital that Deaf people and persons with disabilities are included in the development and implementation of these innovations.

🤔 We want to hear from you:
How can AI and digital technology better support the Deaf community in Botswana and across Africa?

Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas in the comments below! 👇

Together, we can build a future where accessibility, innovation, and inclusion go hand in hand.

01/06/2026

🧏🏽‍♂️💙 Empowering Deaf people. Building an inclusive Botswana 🇧🇼

Discover the services and programs offered by Botswana Society for the Deaf (BSD),from Sign Language training, advocacy, education, interpretation services, youth empowerment, and community support.

Together, we can create a society where every Deaf person belongs ✨