Ministry of Education met children and other stakeholders to review phase1 of schools digitisation initiative. Over 600 schools have been connected to internet & UNICEF Botswana supported government efforts through Giga.

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Breastfeeding from the first hour of life, exclusively for six months, and continued for two years or more, helps prevent illnesses, supports growth and boosts brain development.

UNICEF Representative, Joan Matji met with Africa CDC leadership to explore potential areas of collaboration on health, including responses to public health emergencies. #foreverychild

“Internet offers endless opportunities for our children, but it also poses risks to them . We need to equip them and equip ourselves as parents to navigate the digital space,”David Moepeng. #OnlineSafety #batananiwalk

First Lady Neo Jane Masisi & Joan Matji joined the Mascom Batanani walk aimed at raising awareness on online safety. Speakers called for increased investments to protect children from online predators & 4 parents to be empowered to help children navigate the cyberspace. #onlinesafety

On International Youth Day, let's celebrate the energy and creativity of our young generation! They are the driving force behind positive change and innovation. Let's empower them with opportunities and support to build a brighter future for them. #YouthDay #GlobalGoals

It's all in the click! 🌎👏 This student and many others across the country will soon have access to a global digital platform, the Learning Passport to be launched this week. Together, with Botswana Government , UNICEF strives to ensure that children receive quality education.

The excitement is palpable among students as Botswana launches the #learningpassport. The launch signifies a significant milestone in advancing national and global efforts in promoting inclusive opportunities for all children nationwide.

“The learning passport will help bridge digital divide, ensuring equal learning opportunities for all children, irrespective of their socioeconomic background.,”Joan Matji at the launch of #learningpassport this morning. #reimagineducation.

"Day in, day out, children are consuming deeply inadequate diets." - Christiane Rudert, UNICEF Regional Nutrition Advisor for Eastern & Southern Africa. Today, UNICEF's expert panel emphasised the need for community-driven, multisectoral transformation of food systems for

Delighted to join the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 in the beautiful country of Rwanda. For every child innovate, accelerate and scale.

HAPPENING NOW! Opening ceremony #AFSForum2024 #InnovateAccelerateScale

Africa Food System transformation in action! Proud to be here with colleagues Christiane Rudert Joan Matji

Thank you H.E Dr. Édouard Ngirente for the emphasis you gave on the role of food systems for improved access and utilization of safe and nutritious food subsequently reducing child malnutrition and improving economies. Muracoze Cyne 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Edouard Ngirente Joan Matji Christiane Rudert

At the opening event of #AFSForum2024, Dr. Ildephonse Musafiri, the Agriculture Minister of Rwanda, emphasized the need for productive, efficient, sustainable, and resilient food systems in Africa as a solution to the production, nutrition, and trade barriers faced on the continent.

Investing in young people in #LLDCs - and all over the world - can unlock their potential, drive innovation & foster inclusive growth! 🌍📈 This is why youth will be at the centre of #LLDC3 in Botswana ⬇️ buff.ly/3TpGIpC

Affordable & healthy food options are absolutely critical to the development of more equitable and sustainable food systems. Agree? Join UNICEF’s Representative to SADC & UNICEF Botswana Joan Matji as she delves into this topic & more at the ongoing #AFSForum2024  AFS Forum

And what a session it was! Speaking during the session on Building Nutrition-Sensitive Food Systems, UNICEF Rep to SADC & UNICEF Botswana Joan Matji emphasized the right to nutrition as enshrined in the #UNCRC, thus the imperative for UNICEF's engagement in food systems.

UNICEF UNICEF Botswana Joan Matji Julianna Lindsey Nidhi Joshi Samson Desie She shared with the audience that UNICEF is pursuing a new initiative to improve availability & affordability of nutrient dense, local, sustainable foods for young children aged 6 months to 5 years, called First Foods Africa. Joan Matji AFS Forum #AFSForum2024

UNICEF UNICEF Botswana Joan Matji Julianna Lindsey Nidhi Joshi Samson Desie AFS Forum Min Yuan UNICEF Africa .Joan Matji concluded her remarks by making a strong call for bolder global leadership to ensure children are at the center of discourse and action to transform global and local food systems. #AFSForum2024 AFS Forum