Country
Category
Business
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
2 months
Number of people
1 person
Study fields
International Business, Management Studies, Human Resources, Finance studies, Marketing , Administration, Development studies, Monitoring & Evaluation
Country
Category
Business
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
2 months
Number of people
1 person
Study fields
International Business, Management Studies, Human Resources, Finance studies, Marketing , Administration, Development studies, Monitoring & Evaluation
Business & Women Empowerment, Botswana
Mana is a national Non-profit Development Organization registered year 2001. The development work is rooted in a commitment to fight alongside the poor in a collective process that supports people to make changes, improve their lives and solve their problems. The organization’s projects utilize systematic grassroots approaches, empowering people with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to foster sustainable long-term development. Interns also contribute in reducing women’s vulnerability through income generating activities and enhancing empowerment in Botswana.
Mana worked directly with 150.000 beneficiaries during 2014 through 150 staff members. Mana has built a strong network of community support among local authorities all over the country, health agencies, business leaders, local entities, and the central government.
Problem Statement:
The Botswana National Gender Based Violence Indicator Study, gender based violence (GBV) is prominent throughout the country; a key factor to take into consideration is the existence of entrenched cultural practices adverse to women which have had a great influence over gender norms development. Women and girls in Botswana are also faced with continued violation of their rights in their homes and public places.
Goal:
The project targets the poor, marginalized and vulnerable women into GROW savings groups (Grassroots building Our Wealth), and helping them realize and explore their potential through continual support. The project shall enhance women’s influence at household level in the most vulnerable communities of Botswana and sustainably improve livelihoods among marginalized women in Botswana by increasing income-generating opportunities.
Vacancy requirements
- Fully Self-funded, however we do encourage fundraising or crowdfunding
- Capable and passionate in their field
- Having the right attitude to work with the poor as an respectful and humble equal amongst all
- Highly creative and Innovative to adapt training and project tools to the local environment and needs
- Ability to learn and adjust to a rural Africa environment
- Ability to train people in basic and simplified content and participatory methodologies
- Commitment to sharing knowledge and skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Resilience and ability to manage stress
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What is the procedure for a LGA project?
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How do I register?
- Every country has its own registration form, but if you haven’t decided yet you can also use the general LGA registration form on the website, in the brochure attachment or we can simply email it to you.
- You can fill out the registration form and email it back to us or send it by mail.
- LGA registration costs will be deducted from the program costs, so they are not extra costs.
- The registration is completed when we received the form and the €50 registration fee (LGA bank details are on the registration form)
- You will receive a LGA invoice of your registration and later on an invoice of the total program costs.
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