French Embassy in Botswana

🤖 NEW at Alliance Française de Gaborone: COLORI!

Parents often ask how to prepare children for a world shaped by technology and AI. COLORI (COding + LOgic + montessoRI) offers a playful, screen-free and age-appropriate answer.

Developed in France and delivered by Alliance Française de Gaborone, COLORI helps children make sense of the digital technologies that surround them while developing logical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills.

✨ Be among the first families to discover COLORI in Botswana!

No French required! COLORI is open to all children aged 5–11, regardless of their level of French. The programme is delivered primarily in English, with French introduced playfully throughout the activities.

🧠 Develop logical thinking
🤖 Understand technology and AI
🇫🇷 Discover (or practise) French through play
🌍 Build responsible digital citizenship

Through games, movement, storytelling and hands-on activities, children will explore topics such as robots, the internet, online safety and artificial intelligence.

🧒 Ages: 5–11 years
📅 Friday, 26 June
⏰ 2:30pm – 4:00pm
💰 BWP 200 per child

🎉 The first 3 registrations receive a 20% discount!

🌍 Helping children become informed, creative and responsible citizens in the digital age.

⚠️ Places are extremely limited (maximum 10 children for maximum to ensure personalised attention).

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchJPexmfaMTlUhqcsnG9jW0UaNBTInQUWtseCiiBdjZJEYhQ/viewform?usp=header

📧 [email protected]
📞 72 431 345 / 75 000 181

🇫🇷 The G7 under French Presidency was held in Évian yesterday, marking a key milestone in international cooperation.

A G7 of convergence and unity: with partner countries involved throughout the process (India, Kenya, South Korea, Brazil and Egypt), alongside civil society and the tech private sector.

A G7 focused on action on major shared challenges, from critical minerals to global health, digital technology and global financing — issues that resonate well beyond the G7 itself, including for partners like Botswana.

BW Presidency BWParliament BWgovernment French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs BW Ministry of Minerals & Energy - MME UNDP Botswana Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana Ministry for State President, Defence and Security Ministry of Communications and Innovation -Botswana Valerie Baraban European Union in Botswana U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana Kenya High Commission in Botswana India in Botswana (High Commission of India, Botswana) German Embassy Gaborone UK in Botswana

VICTORY!

Empowering Women Against GBV in Botswana: The Survivor's Economic Empowerment Programme

Since 2024, France has actively supported Botswana in its fight against GBV. After two years of dedication, learning, and growth, the Survivors Economic Empowerment (SEE!) Initiative, supported by the French Embassy and implemented by Botswana Council of NGOs has made a significant impact in Botswana.

Achievements over the past two years :

In Maun (with W.A.R (Botswana)

🏫 More than 4,000 teenagers received comprehensive sexual health education.

🎭 Hundreds of parents participated in role-play sessions on how to speak about sexual health issues to their children.

💡 More than 100 teen mothers gained access to counselling and economic empowerment.

In Ghanzi (with Botswana Gender Based Violence Prevention & Support Centre)

Botswana Gender-Based Violence Council) :

🌱 25 women were trained in sustainable vegetable gardening and financial literacy, while receiving psychosocial support. They were able to generate a profit from the garden and create income for themselves.

In Gaborone with Research Xcellas :

🔗 10 ex-prisoners, victims of GBV, received psychosocial support and financial training.

📊 A randomized control study was implemented to measure the impact of these measures.

While the SEE! programme may be concluding, France remains committed to supporting Botswana in the fight against gender-based violence and the empowerment of women and girls. The legacy of this initiative will live on, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration for a brighter, safer future.

Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs BW CEDA Sandfire Resources BWgovernment BW Presidency UNDP Botswana French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Valerie Baraban Ministère chargé de l'Égalité entre les femmes et les hommes et de la Lutte contre les discriminations