Bonepwa

26/05/2026

Well done Matlhogonolo Charitable and Paje Councillor

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Bonepwa in conjuction with The Lobatse Community, The Botswana Police Service, Lobatse Town Council & National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency presents

𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘼𝙄𝘿𝙎 𝘾𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙇𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇

𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙈𝙀: 𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙇𝙀𝙂𝘼𝘾𝙔,

𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧. 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝘼𝙘𝙩.

MCs for The Day: Mpheme Mmolai &
Oties Pelaelo

🕯️ CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL COMMEMORATION 🕯️

us as we come together to remember, reflect, and renew our commitment in the fight against HIV & AIDS. Together, we honor the lives lost, celebrate resilience, and stand in solidarity with communities affected by HIV.

📍 : Civic Hall, Lobatse
📅 : Sunday, 24 May 2026
⏰ : 3:00 PM

Let us light candles of hope, remembrance, and action for a future free from stigma and AIDS-related deaths.

Light the Legacy: Remember. Advance. Act.
No one left behind.



Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+) Ministry of Health, Botswana National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency UNAIDS Centre for Youth of Hope (CEYOHO) Thusang BANA Centre

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21/05/2026

🕯️ CANDLELIGHT MEMORIAL COMMEMORATION 🕯️

Join us as we come together to remember, reflect, and renew our commitment in the fight against HIV & AIDS. Together, we honor the lives lost, celebrate resilience, and stand in solidarity with communities affected by HIV.

📍 Venue: Civic Hall, Lobatse
📅 Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM

Let us light candles of hope, remembrance, and action for a future free from stigma and AIDS-related deaths.

Light the Legacy: Remember. Advance. Act.
No one left behind.



Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+) Ministry of Health, Botswana National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency UNAIDS Centre for Youth of Hope (CEYOHO) Thusang BANA Centre

20/05/2026

Chosen with purpose, powered by impact 💙

Jessica Molefhe shares why Betway Botswana selected BONEPWA+ for the Metshameko Madness Charity Drive—and what this support means for the communities we serve.

Thank you for believing in our work and standing with us in making a real difference.

10/05/2026

Today, BONEPWA proudly celebrates all mothers and mother figures within our Support Groups across Botswana. 💐

We honour your strength, resilience, love, and courage …the quiet sacrifices you make daily for your children, families, and communities.

To every mother living with HIV, every grandmother raising families, every caregiver, and every woman choosing hope despite life’s challenges …
We see you,
We appreciate you, and
We celebrate you.

Your strength continues to break stigma, inspire communities, and give hope to others.

Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women of BONEPWA. 🌸

08/05/2026

BONEPWA extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the former President of Botswana, the Government, and the nation at large following his passing of the former President of Botswana Dr Festus Mogae, whose contribution to the HIV response will forever be remembered for giving hope and extending the lives of countless Batswana through expanded access to HIV treatment and care.

At a time when HIV/AIDS was devastating families and communities across Botswana, his leadership demonstrated courage, urgency, and commitment to the lives of Batswana. Through support for the national antiretroviral therapy programme and strengthening of Botswana’s HIV response, lives were saved, restored, and given hope for the future.

For many people living with HIV, access to treatment was not merely a health intervention, it was the difference between life and death, despair and dignity, fear and hope. His contribution will forever remain written in the stories of survivors, families, caregivers, and communities across Botswana.

As BONEPWA, an organization rooted in the experiences and voices of people living with HIV, we recognize and honour the role he played in advancing access to treatment, care, and national commitment during one of the most difficult periods in Botswana’s history.

Our heartfelt condolences to his family, loved ones, the Government of Botswana, and the nation at large.

May his legacy continue to inspire sustained investment in health, human rights, compassion, and equitable access to healthcare for all.

Robala Ka kagiso Rra a Rona..

08/03/2026

International Women’s Day 2026

Today, BONEPWA joins the world in celebrating the strength, resilience, and leadership of women and girls everywhere.

In Botswana and across our communities, women continue to stand at the forefront of families, communities, and the response to HIV. Women living with HIV have shown extraordinary courage, advocating for their rights, supporting one another, and leading change in the fight against stigma and discrimination.

However, while we celebrate progress, we must also acknowledge the challenges that many women and girls still face, including gender inequality, gender-based violence, stigma, and barriers to accessing health services. These challenges continue to affect the wellbeing, safety, and dignity of women, particularly those living with HIV.

At BONEPWA, we remain committed to working with communities, partners, and leaders to ensure that every woman and girl can live free from violence, discrimination, and fear, and has full access to health services, information, and opportunities.

We honour the voices of women living with HIV, whose experiences continue to shape stronger systems, more compassionate communities, and a more just society.

- When women rise, communities thrive.
- When women are protected, families are strengthened.
- When women are empowered, change becomes possible.

Re thata ka Mosadi… Thari ya Sechaba.

Let us continue to stand together to protect the rights, health, and dignity of all women and girls.

Happy International Women’s Day.







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02/03/2026

Month of Youth Against AIDS: Botswana Cannot Afford Silence
March is the Month of Youth Against AIDS, a reminder that while Botswana has made historic progress, too many of our young people are still being left behind.

The Reality Facing Our Youth
Young people are still carrying a heavy share of new HIV infections in Botswana.

- Many adolescent girls and young women continue to face higher risk.

- Intergenerational relationships, pressure, and economic vulnerability make it harder to negotiate safety.

- Stigma and fear still stop too many young people from testing or seeking help.

We celebrate babies born HIV-free, but we cannot ignore the young women still acquiring HIV at preventable rates, 1 in 27 AGYW (15-24) living with HIV is high.

It’s Not Just Behaviour and HIV. It’s Structure.
Youth vulnerability is shaped by the environments they grow up in:

- High Unemployment

- Gender inequality and power imbalances

- GBV and defilement

- Poverty and economic dependency

- Gaps in s*xuality education

- Mental health struggles

- Stigma and fear around HIV and s*xual health

- Alcohol and Drug use

These realities shape risk long before behaviour does. And they deserve national attention, not silence. Botswana’s Progress Is Real - But Not Enough. We have achieved:

- Universal ART access

- High viral suppression

- EMTCT validation

- Community-based HIV services

Youth Development Is HIV Prevention
Young people thrive when they have:

- Opportunity

- Identity and self-worth

- Education

- Leadership pathways

When youth value themselves and understand consent, they make safer choices.

This month must be more than commemoration. It must be commitment.

Botswana must:

Strengthen AGYW-focused prevention

Treat GBV and defilement as public health crises

Expand youth-friendly services

Invest in youth empowerment

Promote open dialogue on s*xuality, consent, and HIV

The future of our HIV response depends on how boldly we protect and invest in our youth today.

For Young People Living with HIV
Disclosure (when safe), adherence, and psychosocial support open the door to:

- Viral suppression

- Healthy futures

- Education and employment

- Relationships and family life

A better tomorrow is possible, but it requires support, not stigma.

This month should not be symbolic. It should be a turning point.

Botswana must:

- Strengthen prevention for adolescent girls and young women

- Treat GBV and defilement as national emergencies

- Expand youth‑friendly, confidential health services

- Invest in youth empowerment and economic resilience

- Engage men and boys in prevention

- Create safe spaces for honest conversations about s*x, consent, and relationships

Young people are not the problem, they are the solution. But they need systems that protect, empower, and believe in them.








National AIDS & Health Promotion Agency Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+) Ministry of Health,Botswana Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Botswana Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs BW UNAIDS