SIR KETUMILE MASIRE
foundation
gala dinner
2014
SKMF DONOR REPORT
A Year In Review
MESSAGE FROM THE PATRON
2014 was yet another year of growth and shared learning for SKMF. We worked
with different partners to achieve our vision and aspirations to impact society,
especially the YOUTH, through common and shared values.
SKMF collaborates with multiple
partners to achieve results far
beyond what we could accomplish
alone. Over time, we have
witnessed a growing interest in
the work of the Foundation from
individuals as well as business
entities who through their inputs
and comments, contribute in a big
way towards the realisation and
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YOUTH SUMMIT DELEGATES
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implementation of our programs.
We thank you for your investment
in our programs.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees,
Management and staff, I would like
to thank you for your unwavering
support.
HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE –
WHAT WE DID IN 2014
• Inspired young women through the launch of the
Women’s Intergenerational Dialogue Initiative
• Hosted the 2nd Annual Youth Summit on Leadership &
Governance with Special Guests of Honour Mr. Balisi
Bonyongo, Managing Director, Debswana
• Introduced the Youth Skill Development & Networking Series
• Responded to youth needs by hosting Youth Dialogue Forums
on different topics of need and interest with various partners
• Launched two (2) peace centres in Pandamatenga and
Kasane with our partner the Ducere Foundation from Australia
Sir Ketumile Masire
INTERNS
GUESTS AT THE SKMF ANNUAL GALA DINNER
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BOARD MEMBERS
YOUR DONATIONS IN ACTION - OUR ACTIVITIES
Your support and generosity makes our work possible. Here is how your donations have helped us:
YOUTH FORUMS &
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
WORKSHOPS
• Attended by over 600 Youth participants
• A platform to engage Youth on topics of
importance
• An opportunity for the Youth to learn from
each other and share perspectives
“YOUTH MOVING AFRICA FORWARD” SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND MOTIVATIONAL TALK BY SIBUSISO
VILANE TITLED: “WHAT IS YOUR EVEREST?” WITH 100 YOUTH FROM IN AND AROUND GABORONE
TREK4MANDELA
The Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation (SKMF), Trek4Mandela and the South African High Commission in
Botswana partnered on the Botswana leg of the Trek4Mandela 2014 Drive-and-Climb which took place from 7
to 21 July 2014. Trek4Mandela is a ‘fund-raising’ trek to summit Mount Kilimanjaro on Mandela Day, 18 July.
The send-off ceremony, hosted by Mrs. Graça Machel took place at The Mandela Foundation on 7 July in
Johannesburg. In Botswana, the Trek4Mandela team engaged in a youth social dialogue titled “Youth Moving Africa Forward”
and a motivational talk by Sibusiso Vilane titled: “What Is Your Everest?” while spreading the message of
doing good on Mandela Day and beyond. Over 100 Youth Delegates participated at the event
“The substantial personal challenge, both mental and physical, that scaling Mount Kilimanjaro presents, pays
homage to the same attributes called upon by the late President Nelson Mandela during his 67 year pursuit
of justice and equality for all. Like the President Mandela I knew, he too would agree that seeing our young
people standing on the peak is a true reflection of the commitment and unwavering dedication our countries
share and our continent needs.” – Sir Ketumile Masire, Former President of the Republic of Botswana and
Founder and Patron of SKMF
YOUTH SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT
WORKSHOP ON STRATEGY
70 Youth delegates participated in a Saturday morning workshop on “Strategy”
led by Brian Goulden. The workshop aimed to give participants a practical
framework that would equip them to develop their own individual business or
personal strategies. Asked why giving his time to help develop our youth, Mr.
Brian Goulden said “Strategy is a vital tool in determining how we deal with
our future. It gives us an objective – without which we could waste effort and
scarce resources’.
Supporting
Underprivileged
Students in
Gaborone
“PAD” TALK - PUBERTY AND
ADOLESCENCE DEMYSTIFIED
@ BOKAMOSO CJSS
On July 7th, 300 female students at Bokamoso
Community Junior Secondary School were
empowered through “PAD” - Puberty and
Adolescence Demystified and “What Is Your
Everest?” a motivational talk by Legendary
Sibusiso Vilani. This event was an initiative of
SKMF in partnership with the South African
High Commission, Lil-Lets and Caring4Girls.
In June 2014, SKMF received a letter of request
from Bokamoso CJSS for school uniform and
toiletries donation for 67 of the most affected
students. Through the Schools Helping Hand
initiative, SKMF donated shoes and jerseys that
went to students from the Old Naledi settlement
attending Bokamoso.
All female students at the school received
a 2 month supply of sanitary towels. In
an effort to address the challenges young
women face where girls may miss up to 50
days per year of school due to menstrual
challenges, Caring4Girls donates sanitary
towels and booklets that demystify puberty
and adolescence.
YOUTH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
The Public Speaking workshop focused on the Fear of Public Speaking Masterclass. 55 participants were treated to a morning of
interactive sessions that exposed participants to the importance of public speaking in their line of career. Participants were given
practical exercises on how to find the courage to speak in public and professional speaking secrets.
5th ANNUAL SIR KETUMILE MASIRE FOUNDATION GALA DINNER FRIDAY JUNE 13TH
The 5th Annual Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation
Dinner attracted over 400 guests. The main
event took place at the Gaborone International
Conference Centre (GICC) on Friday, June 13
with Guests of Honour His Excellency Kgalema
Motlanthe, Former President of the Republic
of South Africa, and Mrs. Motlanthe as well
as the Former Vice President of Botswana
Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe. In his address, Mr.
Motlanthe said” No doubt if there is to be a
rebirth of our continent; it will have to be driven
by the exuberance of Africa’s youth. The Sir
Ketumile Masire Foundation’s focus on issues
pertaining to youth in the context of peace
and governance therefore fills a strategic
void.” Mr Game Bantsi aka Zeus who spoke
on behalf of the Youth said leadership was not
about earning a title and position, but should
be understood as qualities that one develops
internally that becomes a guiding line for the
individual. He further said there was need to
leverage the education, connectivity and access
to information and have a transformed face in
governance that involves young people.
“To you our current generation of leaders, I
say believe in us, nurture us, empower us in a
meaningful and impactful manner, give us the
opportunity to lead and be responsible before
deeming us irresponsible,” Game Bantsi aka
Zeus, Youth Speaker during 2014 SKMF Gala
Dinner
FORMER PRESIDENT KGALEMA MOTLANTHE
The annual dinner is a formal event that attracts
leaders across business, politics and civil
society as well as individuals who support the
work of the foundation.
GAME BANTSI AKA ZEUS
YOUTH AS AGENTS OF CHANGE - A
LECTURE BY FORMER PRESIDENT
MOTLANTHE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Over 100 Youth delegates gathered at the University of Botswana’s Centre for
Continued Education for an inspiring lecture by His Excellency Kgalema Motlanthe, Former President of The Republic of South Africa. In his presentation
Former President Motlanthe said ‘Being an agent of change is an obligation on
all the African youth. After all, at some point the youth will have to stand before
the court of history to testify what it did to restore the dignity and humanity of
the African. When that moment comes, the charge sheet read out will remind
the African youth, in the words of actor and playwright, Moliere, that: ‘It is not
what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.’
According to Motlanthe, African youth
have the future of our continent in
their hands. History has charged
them with the epochal responsibility
to take the African continent to
the highest possible trajectory of
development. Unity is of paramount
importance and it remains the
responsibility of the African youth to
mobilise Africans across borders for
a shared future. For a clearer future
a vision must also be developed,
propelled by theorisation, debates
and new paradigm of thought attuned
SHARING EXPERTISE - THE YOUTH SUMMIT ON
LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
110 like-minded Youth delegates
participated to interact,
network and explore ideas and
opportunities with one another.
The 2 day forum informed and
educated youth on issues of
leadership and governance. It was
an opportunity for delegates to
engage with local and international
speakers on the topic.
to the conditions of Africa. African
development should be the primary
concern of African thinkers.
“No doubt if there is to be a rebirth
of our continent, it will have to be
driven by the exuberance of Africa’s
youth. Endowed with a critical and
radical consciousness and driven by
basic humanistic precepts, the African
youth should know that they are in
service to a greater vision…the vision
of a better Africa!” Former President
Motlanthe of South Africa
YOUTH SUMMIT 2014
by Eteng Mohwasa - Delegate
This has never been an ordinary event for
me, ever since I started attending it. The
knowledge shared at the Youth Summit
always lives me wanting to do so much
more for my generation. Every year we
are privileged to have well renowned
speakers grace us with their presence.
This year I was moved by the Debswana
story, it did not only change my view
of what diamonds do for our country, it
also brought a sense of appreciation. It
fuelled my dreams of making a change
in my generation, as Mr. Balisi Bonyongo
shared with us that his job is to change
the dreams of Batswana through the
diamond industry. We share a dream.
Mrs. Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba is
a phenomenal woman who made us
understand and appreciate diplomacy
as an art or skill of securing advantages
and how it helps conduct negotiations
between representatives or heads of
state. Now I know that diplomacy is vital
in international relations and that it starts
with the ability to listen with humility.
Moving forward as leaders we are now
well aware of the importance of diplomacy
in our dealings.
Our demonstrative speaker Mr. Brian
Goulden spoke to us about leadership
and innovation. As youth we are leaders
who inspire others through experiential
leadership. We should not be afraid to
make mistakes and must be prepared
to learn, listen and have conviction as
leaders of today’s generation. Mr Goulden
emphasised on the need of positive
leadership as an opportunity to make
an impression. What’s a summit without
Brian Goulden?
Today, I am a proud product of the Sir
Ketumile Masire Foundation’s Youth
Summits and trust me to pull more youth
to the next summit, as I cannot drink from
the well of success alone. Many thanks to
the Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation team
and its board members for the great work
they continue to do for us.
THE PEACE CENTRE
INITIATIVE
In June 2014 two Peace Centres were officially opened at Pandamatenga
and Kasane primary schools. Funding for the two centres was received from
the Australian Government after a joint funding proposal was submitted. The
events were attended by then Assistant Minister of Education, Mr. Rakhudu
and the Australian Ambassador. Another two centres are proposed for the
Kalahari and are expected to be launched in 2015.
Since April 2012, the SKMF in conjunction with Dūcere Foundation has been
engaged in the “Peace Centre initiative”, launched in May of 2012. The goal
of the Peace Centres is to provide a place and programme for children to feel
empowered by understanding and engaging in meaningful discussion around
the issue of promoting peace and equality, thus becoming advocates for
positive change and developing them into future leaders.
Women’s Intergenerational Dialogue “Bridging the Generation Gap”
The Sir Ketumile Masire
Foundation & Putting Women First
Trust’s Women’s Intergenerational
Dialogue “Bridging the Generation
Gap” took place on Wednesday,
December 10th at The Venue, Plot
# 13, Mokolodi. Over 50 Senior
and Junior Women, including
former Speaker Nananyana
Nasha, participated at this
inaugural event. The purpose of
the dialogue was to revive and
sustain the women’s movement
through dialogue. Young women
were afforded an opportunity to
engage and exchange ideas and
experiences with senior women
leaders who have made significant
achievements in their respective
fields.
The Intergenerational Women’s Dialogue - An Amazing Experience - By: Keikantse E. Phele
A space filled with beautiful women yet
connected by my singular observation;
passion and strength to change the world
and make a difference.
The day began in earnest and with the
introductions; at that point I certainly knew I
was at the right place at the right time. Some
introductions were light while others more
detailed and therefore giving us a feel that
there was already that a lot of work being
done out there. The diversity in the room was
reminiscent of the future that Botswana has.
It reminded me of 2 things; part of the lyrics
of our national Anthem;
Emang, basadi, emang, tlhagafalang!
Re kopane le go direla Lefatshe la rona
(….And women close beside them
stand; together we’ll work and serve
this land)
Our common national adage; Mosadi Thari
ya Sechaba loosely translated as a woman is
the carrier of the nation.
The theme of the day which also got me
pretty excited when I received the invite;
“Intergenerational Women’s Dialogue” was
truly appropriate. Women from all walks
of life shared their experiences. What was
evident was that the movement of women
championing the cause for change and the
landscape of women rights in Botswana
needs more agile captains to steer it to the
levels of need and want from an individual
level to the rest of the nation. The dialogue
was a clear indication that the agents in
young women are there, just what is needed
is to actively engage them and put a voice to
their cause.
It is not a common thing that on a normal
day I could have shared who I am with Mma
Nasha, or be seated next to her with such
easiness; or chatted easily with Mmasekgoa
Masire-Mwamba, a received a big hug from
Mma Sakufiwa or be enchanted by the
ever energetic Mma Molokomme and Mma
Setshwaelo and made contacts with other
amazing young women. It was a channel to
discuss achievements, challenges and how
we as young women are moving Botswana
forward.
anywhere in the world but chose to come
and serve her people back home. Truly
heart-warming and touching accounts.
Inspiring and touching stories inspired many,
I believe; from the unemployed youth who
adopted a family of orphaned children to a
social worker who quit her job to look after
neglected children in a small town, to a
young Doctor who could have had a job
Thank you SKMF for such a beautiful
dialogue and to the senior women and young
ladies, it was precious, let’s forge forward
into the future of Botswana together. Let us
ignite the fire of the movement.
5 senior women spoke on the 5 R’s Respect,
Responsibility, Reciprocity, Resilience and
Relationships. Wise words, advice and
experience capped the day and were a pure
reflection of what is a collective for a bright
future. That woman must stand together, pull
together and make Botswana and the world
a better place. What a day!!!!
2015 PROMISES TO BE YET ANOTHER YEAR OF GROWTH FOR
SKMF… WE PROPOSE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
LAUNCH OF
THE YOUTH IN
AGRICULTURE
MOVEMENT (YAM)
AgriBusiness Forum
Database Botswana and
SKMF are partnering on
the Youth in Agriculture
Movement (YAM) initiative,
in effort to develop and
encourage the relevant
participation agricultural
based businesses by the
Youth in Botswana. The
program aims to introduce:
a free access information
disseminating online
portal,
b capacity building through
forums and workshops,
c development and
distribution of agribusiness briefs.
EXPANDING THE
PEACE CENTRES
INITIATIVE TO THE
KGALAGADI
SKMF will work with
its partner the Ducere
Foundation to expand the
Peace Centre program to
other regions of the country.
Next stop – the Kgalagadi
District.
SANITARY TOWEL
DISTRIBUTION
PROGRAM IN 2015
SKMF in partnership with
Imbumbu Foundation’s
Caring4Girls Initiative will
distribute sanitary towels to
100 young women.
CONVERSATIONS
Conversation’s is a visual
celebration of the lives
of men and women who
have contributed to the
development of this nation
and have selflessly devoted
their time and contributed
to the development of
this nation. The initiative
seeks to celebrate them
while capturing the oral
history of Botswana. SKMF
will create database of
recordings which in time
could be made into a mini
documentary that can be
donated to libraries and
schools across Botswana.
SKMF RESOURCE
MOBILIZATION
WEEKEND
This year the annual SKMF
Resource mobilization
weekend is scheduled for
May 2015 in Gaborone. Friends of the foundation
will not be disappointed.
Guest of Honour will be
announced shortly.
DONOR
REPORTING
The 2013 SKMF Donor
Report launched in March
2014, the 1st of its kind
for SKMF, was created
as a means of keeping
donors and potential
donors informed of SKMF’s
programs and activities
in 2013. The report was
officially released during a
press conference in March
2014. That same morning
Matshidiso was interviewed
about SKMF on the BTV
breakfast show.
ABOUT
SKMF
The Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation was founded in 2007
by the former President of the Republic of Botswana, His
Excellency Sir Ketumile and Lady Masire. The Foundation
focuses solely on Youth and strives to facilitate and drive
efforts to promote:
• Peace and Good Governance
• Children’s Welfare
• Innovation and Alternatives in Agriculture
The Foundation was established through a “NOTARIAL
DEED OF TRUST” and is run by a Secretariat under the
guidance of a Board of Trustees comprising members, all
of whom are elected for 3 years.
The Board of Trustees
• Sir Quett Ketumile Masire – Co-Founder of the
Foundation & Patron
• Mr. Mmetla Masire - Acting Chairman
• Dr. Marie-Paule Donsimoni-Bupp - Trustee of the
Foundation
• Mr. Rahim Khan - Trustee of the Foundation
• Mr. Gopi Kumar - Trustee of the Foundation
• Mr. Martin Makgatlhe - Trustee of the Foundation
• Mr. Augustine Makgonatsotlhe - Trustee of the
Foundation
• Amb. Mogolori Modisi - Trustee of the Foundation
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
The Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation (SKFM)
132 Independence Ave.
Victoria House Unit 2
P. O. Box 70, Gaborone, Botswana
E: [email protected]
We deliver, whatever, wherever
Special thanks to everyone who supported SKMF during 2014. Your support and generosity makes our work possible. As a Non–Governmental Organization,
the Foundation relies on donations and sponsorship from the business community, the general public and from fund raising initiatives carried out
throughout the year.
For a complete list of our supporters, please visit www.sirketumilemasirefoundation.org.