An Orphan founds charity
Friday, February 15, 2008
But when his peers across the globe aspire to be successful entrepreneurs and live better lives, Thari is inspired by the spirit of Botho or compassion. At the age of 18, the University of Botswana (UB) Law student has established a charity to help poor people out of their abjection. The Bothothari Foundation aims to provide business training and seed capital grants, as well as help people launch micro-enterprises.
The foundation, which focuses mainly on poor women, also embraces street vendors, the majority of whom report that once they have gone into business, they cannot provide better nutrition, health care and education for their families. It also targets people with disabilities who are involved in micro-enterprises and willing to do so. "We empower Botswana's poorest people to develop their potential and strengthen their communities," says the foundation's chairman, Botho Thari, who grew up under his grandmothers care and guidance in Mochudi. He says he considered the problems facing the informal sector after recognising the large market share that they hold.
Figures released by the country’s electoral management body have shown that a total of 1, 037, 684 people have registered to vote.However, eligible voters could be discouraged by events leading to the voting day like poor execution of advance voting amid talks that the elections could be unfair.There have also been threats by certain opposition politicians that shall the elections not be free and fair, they will halt them.Despite these...