Thank you so much to the Mandela Washington Fellows for the invitation to offer closing remarks. I am so pleased to support our incredible Fellows and their community project to raise awareness of human trafficking in Botswana. Now, before I jump in – let me recognize a few people. Thank you to all of the …
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In November 1993, Mr. David Ngele became the first Motswana to openly disclose he was living with HIV. Over the past 25 years, a few more have followed him in making public disclosures, though they represent a very small percentage of the current estimated number of 360,000 Batswana living with HIV. Those who have taken …
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It is wonderful to be here to celebrate the beginning of a new era for USAID’s Southern Africa Trade & Investment Hub . And what an amazing view! It seems like we can see the entire city from here. I would like to thank each one of you for coming today and for the work you do to promote economic growth and …
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Thank you for joining us at the conclusion of what has been a series of very informative meetings here in Kasane. We deeply appreciate the hospitality of our friends in government, in civil society, and in the local communities. We saw first-hand how you are managing the significant challenges of living in close proximity to …
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It is my pleasure to be here this morning because education is very close to my heart and opens doors to many opportunities. I was excited to learn about this workshop and the impact the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (FDAT) alumni are already making in Botswana. We started this program in Botswana as a pilot in 2015, the first …
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Presidents of the United States have proclaimed January 16 National Religious Freedom Day since 1993. On this day, the U.S. government reconfirms its pledge to promote respect for religious freedom and diversity; to promote accountability for religious-based violence; and to urge other governments to adopt legal protections for religious minorities and religious practice. In 2017, …
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Victory Speech by President-Elect Trump I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all of Americans, and this is so important to me. For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m reaching out to you for your …
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June 3 was a momentous day. I wish to congratulate the government and the people of Botswana for being among the first countries in Africa to adopt the “Treat All” policy providing antiretroviral therapy to all Batswana citizens living with HIV. How apt that Botswana, preparing to celebrate 50 years of independence, is also making …
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It is a pleasure to be at the University of Botswana today. Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to discuss U.S. foreign policy and our bilateral relations with Botswana. We congratulate Botswana on 50 years of independence in 2016. Botswana has an amazing story to tell: having risen to upper middle income status …
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Good evening, everyone. I am thrilled to be at the Maun International Poetry Festival’s renowned “Poetry Night.” We have been a proud supporter of this festival for the past three years, and I wish to thank our colleagues at Poetavango for their enduring support, collaboration, and friendship – in particular Legodile Seganabeng, Thato Molosi and …
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Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here this morning at the launch of Botswana’s National Enquiry Point. On behalf of the United States Embassy in Botswana and USAID’s Southern Africa Trade Hub, I would like to thank our partner, the Botswana Bureau of Standards, for working closely with us on this initiative that …
Read More» Good morning. I am delighted to be here as we mark an important milestone for the health of women in Botswana, and as we celebrate a successful six year partnership in cervical cancer prevention between the governments of Botswana and the United States, in collaboration with the Botswana-University of Pennsylvania Partnership. Cervical cancer, which is …
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As Prepared For Delivery | August 13, 2015 | Gaborone Good morning. Thank you for coming to celebrate the return of eleven of our thirteen Mandela Washington Fellows! Two Fellows remain in the US on internships. President Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth …
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As Prepared For Delivery | August 4, 2015 | Gaborone Good afternoon. Thank you all for coming to watch President Obama’s town hall meeting with five hundred 2015 Mandela Washington Fellows. As part of President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative – or YALI – thirteen extremely talented young Batswana leaders are in the audience at the …
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