During the unveiling, she highlighted the significance of women in building households and fostering families. Makwinja referenced that "mosadi ke thari ya sechaba" which translates to "a woman is the pillar of society".
In her speech, she emphasised the significance of women's participation in the progress of society, encouraging young women to become part of it. She highlighted the organisation's objective to instil fundamental principles and knowledge necessary for the development of a nation.
"I want to emphasise the important contribution of women in the development of society, and I encourage young women to get involved actively. This society has a clear mission, which is to promote the principles required for building a strong nation," Makwinja said. "As a Bomme Basadi member, I reaffirm our commitment to empowering women and our shared journey towards building a stronger nation." Bonyana Sibanda, who established Bomme Basadi Society, looked back on the society's origins in 2017 at Mmatseta. She expressed her satisfaction saying that the society is now officially registered with the Botswana Registrar of Societies and has expanded to include 150 members across the nation. "We began our journey in Mmatseta back in 2017, with humble beginnings. Since then, we have grown to include 150 members across Botswana, which we are incredibly proud of.
"Our organisation is now officially registered, and we extend a warm welcome to women from all over to join us, our goal is to build a home, recognising the profound role of women as life-givers," Sibanda said. Moreover, she bemoaned the historical injustices faced by women in African cultures, where leadership roles were often denied to them. However, Sibanda expressed optimism in the present, citing women's ability to assert themselves and attain leadership positions. "Despite the past hardships, women in Africa are now rising like sunflowers, blooming into leaders and shining brightly in every field!" Sibanda said.
Addressing the importance of women supporting each other, she urged all "that when you see a woman trying, please stand by their side and help them, together we can". Moreover, Director for Gender at Kweneng District Council, Gorata Ntshwabi voiced her distress over the alarming rise in cases of gender-based violence and urged 'Bomme Basadi' to come together and support one another in the fight against such acts. Ntshwabi emphasised that these violent acts predominantly target women, causing immense suffering and trauma. She emphasised the strength that lies in unity, stating that as women, "we are stronger together, if we stand by each other, we can build a nation that is less violent".
She stressed the need for a united front to help prevent and address these violent acts effectively. She urged women to be supportive. "It is crucial for women to stand in solidarity with one another and work together to put an end to this violence. Women should be vigilant and take measures to create a safer environment for everyone," said Ntshwabi.
