NKAIKELA YOUTH GROUP


RIGHTS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY



Nkaikela youth group



Community Outreach



Condom and lubricant distribution, Stigma and discrimination education, HIV testing and counseling



Our goal



To contribute to the realization of health, human rights, and social and economic justice for key and vulnerable populations in Botswana



safe, stigma free Services for all


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Vision: To Improve the lives of key and vunerable groups


Nkaikela Youth Group (NYG) is a non-governmental, nonprofit organisation based in Tlokweng, Botswana. Established in 1988 as a support group and later registered as a society in 2004, NYG was created to address gaps in HIV and STI services and to support vulnerable communities. The organisation provides health services, support, and advocacy, with a strong focus on key populations, particularly sex workers. Our work focuses on HIV prevention, treatment literacy, human rights, stigma reduction, and gender-based violence. Using a human rights–based approach, NYG works to reduce barriers to health, social, legal, and economic services for the communities we serve.



IMPACT NUMBERS OF 2025


Resources

Nkaikela Youth Group AGm



Annual General Meeting 2026



On 26 March, we held our Annual Meeting under the theme “Strengthening Governance for a Sustainable Future.” During the meeting, members came together to review the organization’s progress and reinforce our governance framework. Key highlights included the review and amendment of the constitution, the election of a new Board of Directors, the adoption of updated financial statements, and the presentation of performance reports summarizing the organization’s activities and achievements. The meeting provided an important opportunity to reflect on our impact, strengthen accountability, and reaffirm our commitment to sustainable and transparent leadership as we move forward.







Strengthening community partnerships



On the 18th March 2026 NYG hosted a delegation from Birmingham City College and Staff members from School of Public Health at Boitekanelo College who visited Boitekanelo College final-year students currently on work integrated learning attachment with us.





NYG remains indebted to these partnerships as it enhances our role in community health and development.



2026 International tb awareness day







International womens day



8 March 2026



This years Theme: Giving to Gain represents NYG passion for improving the health of vunerable populations through providing safe, stigma free healthcare services







Nkaikela Youth Group commemorated International Women’s Day with a day of education and relaxation. We hosted a wellness day aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and empowering women through education sessions, health talks and interactive games. This commemoration highlighted the importance of mental health, human rights, ending the usage of tobacco as well as nutrition. Speaking during the event, Mr Mahate a Nutritionist from Princess Marina Hospital emphasized the importance of eating healthy and exercising regularly. He said non-communicable diseases are a great concern and are influenced by people’s lifestyles. The event also featured recreational games and group interactions which encouraged teamwork and physical activities among attendees.



Interview with the founder: what does this years international womens day theme mean to you



This International Women’s day; Nkaikela Youth Group (NYG) presents key insights from an interview with Ms. Meleko Nkwe, one of the founding member of NYG. Her story reflects origins, growth, creating spaces for at-risk women and shows how GIVING YOUR TIME CAN SAVE LIVES.





WORLD AIDS DAY



1 December 2022



Nkaikela Youth Group wishes you a Happy World AIDS DAY. We took part in the world AIDS day commemoration in Hukuntsi today. 95 The theme for this year is Equalize: End inequalities to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Visit our stall if around to learn about services we offer to vulnerable communities in Botswana.





Botswana International AIDS conference



10 November 2022



Nkaikela Youth Group is taking part in the 8th Botswana International AIDS conference, at GICC. Visit our stall to learn about our community work and how we help with HIV interventions.





BREAST CANCER AWARENESS EVENT



18th October 2018



On Friday October 19th 2018, Nkaikela Youth Group (NYG) hosted a breast cancer awareness and wellness event sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture (MYSC), Tlokweng. The event is part of the MYSC monthly wellness initiative that aims to create and enable wellness seeking behaviors.


The day began with aerobics, with over 50 women participating. This was followed by health talks on Breast cancer, where participants were free to ask questions regarding breast cancer. Other talks were by Botswna Havard partnership on their HIV-Prevention studies encouraging the public to volunteer to be part of the studies. Lastly there was discussions surrounding sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), including where and how the public can get help. Lastly women were able to be screened for breast cancer by health care providers from the Gaborone District Health Management Team (DHMT). Other services included checking for Body mass index (BMI), screening and treatment of STI’s as well as their oral health.


There was also a condom demonstration and condom distribution. The event emphasized the importance of overall importance of physical health. All the attendees participated in aerobics and musical chairs. There was fun music, games and dancing. It was a fun event that highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness, screening and attending to it as early as possible.



CHANGING LIVES THORUGH GROUP COUNSELLING THERAPY



A SUCCESS STORY



Ikageng Bomme group counselling has been identified as a best practice by USAID in 2012. It has been replicated in various sites in Botswana. The logic of using the mutual aid process rests on the belief that women are proud, resourceful, and aware of personal and systemic oppression.


The mutual aid process fosters unity and hope as well as collective support. It encourages information sharing and problem solving. It also relies on effectiveness of strength-in-numbers to achieve meaningful behavioral change. The group work holds great potential for assisting and supporting women sex workers as they navigate the challenges of their trade.


This group approach provides counseling sessions with FSWs that focus on behavior change, decision-making, and removing barriers to engaging in responsible sexual relationships.



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"Lets Continue Serving Communities. Changing Lives.”​


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