WUSC in Botswana

Active in Botswana since 1980, WUSC has established strong partnerships with government ministries, civil society organizations, and individuals. We have a solid understanding of the complexities of working in the country.

Current Programs
Our work in Botswana is focused in the following sectors:

• education and health - including higher education and HIV and AIDS
• sustainable livelihoods - including private sector development and vocational training
• governance - including strengthening civil society.

Botswana Student Program: On behalf of the Ministries of Education and Local Government Service Management we manage a major scholarship program for students selected to study at Canadian universities and colleges. This program is part of WUSC's International Student Management service.

Uniterra: Our volunteer cooperation program places Canadian and southern volunteers with local partner organizations working in HIV/AIDS as well as private sector development. Uniterra is a joint initiative of WUSC and the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI).

Students Without Borders™ : Allows Canadian postsecondary students to apply their academic knowledge to a practical work environment with a local partner in Botswana.

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Provides support to strengthen the capacity of local development organizations.  WUSC administers the fund on behalf of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).