NKAIKELA YOUTH GROUP


RIGHTS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY



Strengthening communities through university partnernships



19 March 2026



Nkaikela Youth Group (NYG) continues to play a significant role in shaping the professional readiness of students. 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.





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International womens day event



11 March 2026



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 on this years international womens day theme: giving to Gain





NCD Awareness event



22 Febuary 2026



NYG hosted an event focused on preventing chronic diseases by offering weight, BP and BMI checks. Through providing integrated services we can improve the holistic health of all





Did you know that nkeikela youth group has drop in centers?



18 Febuary 2026





Cervical cancer awareness at mochudi mall



30 January 2026



The Nkaikela Youth Group team is at Mochudi Old Mall raising awareness about cervical cancer in partnership with Kgatleng Primary Health Care. Visitors can access a range of services, including cervical cancer screening, HIV testing, health education, and free distribution of condoms and lubricants. This outreach is part of our ongoing efforts to promote health, prevention, and education in the community.









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.





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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.