The U.S. Embassy Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for registered organizations to submit proposals to implement community-initiated development projects through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF) Small Grants Program.  Please download the full NOFO here.

The U.S. Embassy in Botswana’s Public Diplomacy (PD) Section is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please download the full document here .

Due to space limitations in our public waiting area, only the person with an appointment for an interview will be admitted. Parents or guardians of a minor child with an appointment, a caregiver for an applicant with a disability, or young children accompanying the person with an appointment will be allowed to enter the waiting …

Twenty years ago today, President George W. Bush declared that preventing and treating HIV/AIDS was a foreign policy priority of the United States. At a time when nearly 30 million people were HIV positive, but very few were receiving life-saving medicines, the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) transformed the global AIDS response and …

By the U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Amanda S. Jacobsen This month we mark twenty years of PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and we commit ourselves to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Former U.S. President George W. Bush launched PEPFAR in 2003.  Thanks to the compassion and generosity …

Architect/Engineer services are needed for Residential Structural Survey and Report for a house roof belonging to the American Embassy in Gaborone. Download the request here .

By Amanda S. Jacobsen U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires On Human Rights Day, we reflect on the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), crafted in 1948 on the heels of the most destructive war in the history of the world.  World War II was caused and characterized by a cruel disregard for humanity. …

By Amanda S. Jacobsen U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires World AIDS Day, which falls on December 1, is a day to remember our friends, family, co-workers, and loved ones lost to HIV.  It is also a day to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to recognize and support the 360,000 people in Botswana who are living with …

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for U.S. Embassy Gaborone – Painting Works to an Embassy Residential House in Gaborone.  If you intend to submit a proposal, you should thoroughly examine all documents contained in the contract solicitation package, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449.

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for U.S. Embassy Gaborone – Supply and Fitting of Classroom Furniture.  If you intend to submit a proposal, you should thoroughly examine all documents contained in the contract solicitation package, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449.

Are you a secondary school student that is passionate about human rights? Here is your opportunity to enter The U.S. Embassy essay contest, and make your voice heard!   From November 25th to December 10th, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a call to action to end violence against …

Last Updated: October 31, 2022 As of October 2022, the U.S. government has provided more than $21.9 million in assistance to mitigate the health and socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 for the people of Botswana. Of the $21.9 million in bilateral funding, $10.6 million is for support for infection prevention and control, which includes oxygen support; …

The #DV2024 Diversity Visa Program is open from Oct 5 to Nov 8, 2022 and allows those from countries with low U.S. immigration rates, who meet eligibility requirements, to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa. dvprogram.state.gov is the ONLY way to enter. Learn more about the program before you start your …

Dumelang, Bagaetsho! It is a pleasure to be here with all of you to commemorate the long-standing partnership between the United States and the Government of Botswana, and to celebrate the momentous success of Botswana’s HIV response.  Since the HIV/AIDS epidemic began in 1981, more than 84 million people worldwide have been infected with the …

All Bidders Welcome! The United States Embassy Botswana. ITEMS FOR SALE: Furniture and Appliance DATE: October 29-30 TIME: 0900 -1600 ADDRESS: Gaborone West Industrial Plot 22038, Unit 9 and 10 (opposite Parmalat). Please do not contact the Embassy regarding this event. Since the event is a sealed bid, there will be no viewing. IMPORTANT: RULES …

Dumelang, Bagaetsho! Welcome to this celebration of the 246th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America! I am thrilled to be able to say that in person to all of you – this is the first time since 2019 that we have been able to mark the Fourth of July with our …

Byline, Office of Legal Counsel Gaborone, BOTSWANA – The United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Office of Legal Counsel co-hosted the inaugural Women’s African Military Professional Legal Network (WAMPLN), along with the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), at the Grand Palm Convention Center, in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday, August 6, 2022. This inaugural event was part of …

Byline, Office of Legal Counsel Gaborone, BOTSWANA – United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM), the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), and the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) hosted the sixth African Military Law Forum at the Grand Palm Convention Center in Gaborone, Botswana, from August 8 – 10, 2022. This signature legal engagement brought over 80 African …

As of June 3, 2022, the U.S. government has provided more than $19.7 million in assistance to mitigate the health and socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 for the people of Botswana. Of the $19.7 million in bilateral funding, $10.6 million is for support for infection prevention and control, which includes oxygen support; $1.7 million for the …

National Press Club Washington, DC ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Good morning, everyone. I want to express my sincere thanks to Michael for that introduction. You should know that by birthright alone, Michael would make it into my list of treasured people—his father Mort Abramowitz was my longtime mentor—the voice guiding some of my best decisions and cautioning …

The United States Government—through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) —announces an additional $4 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance funding for Botswana. This additional assistance from the historic American Rescue Plan Act builds on more than $8.4 million in COVID-19 assistance to Botswana since the pandemic first emerged. This assistance supports the Government …

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program competition.  The application deadline is Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:59 PM.  Applications are submitted online at the following website: https://apply.iie.org/huberthhumphrey   Program Overview:  The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship is a one-year non-degree graduate-level study and professional development program for accomplished young …

  TO APPLY: Submit a 1-2 minute video addressing the below statement. “March is the Month of Youth Against AIDS (MYAA). In honor of this month, the U.S. Embassy in Botswana is excited to announce the “Have it All” competition. Based on the documentary “Have it All,” we want to know how you would use …