Junior Ranger Botswana

Junior Ranger has embarked on a 9-day Community Workshop Series, taking environmental education and practical skills into communities across Maun through a series of Kgotla workshops.

Yesterday, we were at Boyei Kgotla for a community learning session focused on Waste Management and Enterprise Development.

The workshop explored the importance of responsible waste management while encouraging participants to look at waste differently — not simply as something to throw away, but as a resource that can be reused, repurposed and transformed into useful products and potential livelihood opportunities.

Through discussions and practical sharing, participants explored the 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle — and reflected on how better waste management can contribute to cleaner communities and create opportunities for enterprise.

It was also a day of learning, connection and recognition. Participants were catered for during the workshop and received Certificates of Attendance in recognition of their participation in the session.

We sincerely appreciate the Boyei community for coming together, sharing their experiences and actively engaging in the conversation around sustainable waste management.

Our journey continues as Junior Ranger takes this workshop series to communities across Maun.

Together, we can learn, create and turn environmental challenges into opportunities.

Turning Waste into Ideas 🌱♻️

Term 3 is all about connecting learning with creativity and action!

As part of our Aflatoun and Junior Ranger programmes, learners at Moeti JSS are brainstorming ideas for eco-friendly products they can create using waste materials. Through this activity, learners are combining Aflatoun’s entrepreneurship and financial literacy lessons with Junior Ranger’s environmental stewardship lessons.

These young innovators are preparing their ideas ahead of the Re Jala Peo Environmental Awareness Conference in November, where they will have the opportunity to showcase what they have created. 🌍💡

From waste to useful products — we are nurturing young minds to see possibilities in what others may consider waste.

🌱From Garden to Table! 🥬

What a wonderful achievement by the children of Thitoyamokodi Primary School! 💚

The learners have successfully harvested fresh spinach from their school garden — a beautiful example of how learning by doing can turn environmental education into something meaningful and practical.

Through gardening, one of Junior Ranger’s sustainability initiatives, children are learning to:
🌱 Grow their own food
💧 Appreciate and conserve natural resources
♻️ Understand sustainable practices
🤝 Work together and take responsibility
💡 Develop skills that can empower them beyond the classroom

This harvest is more than just spinach — it is a harvest of knowledge, skills, responsibility and hope for a more sustainable future. 🌍💚

Well done, Thitoyamokodi Primary School! Keep growing, learning and inspiring! 👏🏽🥬

🌱 Planting Seeds for a Brighter Future in the Okavango Panhandle! 🐘

Every child deserves the chance to discover their potential and become a steward of their environment. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our Aflatoun and Junior Ranger programs to Etsha 13 and Jao Village Primary Schools!

Thanks to an incredible partnership with Okwa Foundation, 11 dedicated teachers (alongside Okwa Sarefo) completed intensive training to empower nearly 300 new learners every single week.

Starting now, every Wednesday afternoon, these children will build vital life skills, financial literacy, and a deep passion for Botswana’s wildlife and conservation.

Together, we’re not just launching a project—we’re building lasting community ownership. Welcome to the Junior Ranger family, Etsha 13 & Jao Village! 💚✨

👉 Read the full story on our blog: https://rejalapeo.com/expansion_to_etsha13_and_jaovillage/

Celebrating Ranger Day the Junior Ranger way 🌍💚

Today with Maun Educational Park, we hosted Letsholathebe students for a nature trail.

Through Re Jala Peo’s Junior Ranger program, we guide children using:
Head💡→ To know and understand nature
Heart ❤️ → To love and respect it
Hands 🙌 → To protect and take action for it

Because the future of conservation starts with kids who’ve walked the trail, touched the soil, and felt the wild.

Thank you to Educational Park for partnering with us to make Ranger Day unforgettable.

Small seeds. Big change in Maun! 🌱✨

Between 8 and 22 June 2026, Junior Rangers brought communities across Maun together through our ‘Start Small, Earn Smart’ workshop series. The goal? To show that building a better future doesn’t require massive resources—it starts with the skills, ideas, and opportunities already inside our communities!

By blending entrepreneurship with environmental stewardship, our incredible participants discovered practical ways to boost their livelihoods while caring for the earth. 🌍💡

📊 The Reach
164 total participants across 9 interactive workshops (7 community Kgotla sessions & 2 parent engagement workshops).

Over 90% women! A powerful reflection of their role in supporting families, strengthening local economies, and driving community change.

💡 The Impact
23 innovative micro-business ideas created—ranging from upcycled jewellery and flowerpots to value-added farming and traditional basket weaving!

12 community trees planted across participating Kgotlas to grow a greener future.

Practical financial management skills to help everyday savings and business growth.

💬 In Their Words
"I learned that even saving a small amount of money can make a big difference over time."
— Participant, Moeti Kgotla

"I never thought of business as solving problems in my community. Now I see opportunities all around me, and I feel confident to start something small."
— Participant, Boseja/Kubung Kgotla

"I now know the importance of separating business money from personal money if I want my business to grow."
— Participant, Thito Kgotla

When communities are empowered with practical skills and encouragement, small ideas grow into lasting change. Thank you to everyone in Maun who made this series so inspiring—Junior Rangers looks forward to continuing this journey with you! 💚

🔗 Read the full story and see more of the content on our website:

https://rejalapeo.com/start-small-earn-smart-turning-what-you-have-into-income/

We spent last Saturday with 300 incredible students from Maitlamo Junior Secondary School at their Bootcamp in at Maitlamo JSS in Maun ✨

Facilitated by our own Katja, the “Boost Your Self-Confidence” session gave students practical tools to:
💬 Quiet the negative voice in their heads
🌬️ Use breathing + mindfulness to feel calm
💚 Encourage each other and own their strengths

The biggest takeaway? Confidence isn’t about never being afraid. It’s about taking the next step anyway.

We ended with one promise: “I will do my best.”
Not perfect. Just better than yesterday.

Thank you Maitlamo JSS for inviting Re Jala Peo and Junior Ranger. The future is bright because of young people like these.

💚 Keep believing.
💚 Keep growing.
💚 Keep leading.