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28/01/2020

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Gogontlejang Phaladi

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SUBJECT: FORBES 30 UNDER 30 AFRICA NOMINATION

Gogontlejang Phaladi is a philanthropist, development practitioner, entrepreneur and seasoned moderator from Botswana who has transformed thousands of lives and influenced crucial decision making through her NGO. She is the Founder and Executive Director of a non-profit making Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) called the Gogontlejang Phaladi Pillar of Hope Project (GPPHP) which she founded over 15 years ago in response to the needs of
orphans and vulnerable children affected and infected with HIV and AIDS in Botswana. She is currently a Board Member of the global Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) and a member of the Botswana National Vision 2036 Council. GPPHP is an NGO that is mandated in capacity building, civic education, human rights advocacy, promoting gender equality and doing humanitarian work. Gogontlejang is also the Team Leader of a company called SWAHIBA (PTY) LTD which provides leading Technology and Innovation solutions for human and social development issues and broad internet services. The company is led by innovative and driven young people who have so far developed prototypes that are aligned to enhancing delivering on and realizing the Sustainable Development Goals as well as Africa’s Agenda 2063. These
include applications focused on agriculture, maternal health, sexual reproductive health and enhancing access to employment opportunities. She hast vast experience in giving presentations and facilitating/ moderating panels having done so during various high level conferences globally for the United Nations agencies, the African Union and for International Organizations. Gogontlejang Phaladi is an African woman leader who is passionate about transforming lives and believes a world free of poverty, with equity and dignity is possible with more youth and women driving the development agenda as agents
of change. She is a seasoned human and social development expert who has served as a member of the African Union High Level Advisory Group on Humanitarian Effectiveness in Africa, Botswana Presidential Task Team of Vision 2036, UNICEF Botswana Child Ambassador, a former Radio Presenter, member of the WHO external advisory group on the Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA) Framework and a Motivational Speaker. She is also a trained SRHR, CSE and HIV and AIDS educator, communications for
advocacy, Governance and Leadership trainee and campaign facilitator having worked on several campaigns aligned with UNFPA, UNAIDS, WHO and UNESCO. She has done professional consultancy work for WHO, IPPF, She Decides and UNFPA. She is currently studying Law and doing humanitarian work, business, a professional moderator as well as development work consultancy. During her spare time, she mentors girls and women
through an initiative dubbed (She Is My Inspiration) to help young women realize their full potential and does school outreaches to empower girls to not become victims of teenage pregnancy. She is also a farmer.
WEBSITE: www.gogontlejangphaladi.com www.swahibabotswana.com
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09/01/2020

Motswana woman founder Ms Charity Lesego Matshaba defines a 'Game changer' as someone who is selfless and always willing to dedicate their time and energy to change the lives of others.
"I am a woman, if i can make life that means i can also change it with God by my side", says Ms Matshaba.

Motswana woman is an NGO that tackles issues faced by woman and children in Botswana. It's main mandate is to push for woman to work together, instead of working against each other, so that they can find solutions to social issues that affect them.

30/09/2019

Happy Independence

08/10/2018

“Things take time, be patient, if you love it be patient with it, and treat your business like a relationship”Says Refilwe Keabilwe aka The Rebel Cook.

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21/08/2018

Game Changers-The Extraordinaire is looking for a passionate writer who can contribute articles for its online platform. Email your CVs @ [email protected]

23/06/2017

“Botswana is a society deeply rooted on patriarchal ideologies which means, society/culture puts much emphasis on a man’s masculinity and power over his woman. These ideologies have led to high levels of domestic violence in our country. However, exact statistics are still hard to know because people do not report to the relevant authorities whenever they are being abused. If you are a woman and you leave your home because you are abused the cultural stereotype is that, ‘o paletswe ke lwapa, o re tlhabisa ditlhong, batho ba tla reng?’if you are a man, ‘ga o monna tia, o bokoa”, says 'Not on my watch' campaign manager Ms Katlego Sengadi.

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21/06/2017

Our Game Changer Ms Chaikhwa Lobatse believes that challenges act as stepping stones towards someone's purpose.

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27/04/2017

Our Game Changer Ms Makgarebe Nthoiwa says "No candle loses its light while lighting another candle. So never stop sharing and helping others because it makes your life more meaningful. You will always face challenges on your road. When you get criticized, do not get upset. Always remember that no stones are thrown on a fruitless tree. It is certain that you have fruits that attract attention."

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13/04/2017

Some easter holiday motivation from our Game Changer MS Onalethata Mpebe and please do look out for the article next week.
Happy holidays from the Game Changers team.

06/04/2017

Our Game Changer Natasha Siku says “You are you and there is no one like you. Go after everything you want and don't come back until you have it. People will always think they know what is best for you but you are the only one who knows what you want. Never ignore that feeling, though scary, pursue it. It will be worth every pain. Do you and focus on getting better every single day.”

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27/03/2017

Do you know anyone you think is a Game Changer? What exactly makes them a Game Changer? Comment on this post with the name of your Game Changer, then like our page and share this post.

18/03/2017

Who do you think we should feature next as our Game Changer? Pliz give reasons if you can

13/03/2017

EMA Girls founding Chairperson Ms Carole Ngisi on what a Game Changer is........

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09/03/2017

Our Game Changer Carole Ngisi says 'You can never have enough resources or be old enough, but you can be courageous enough to be or do whatever you wish to do, so don’t give it anything less than your best.”
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Ms Carole Ngisi It is rare to see young ladies preaching the message of abstinence, let alone be practicing it. In an era where it ...

08/03/2017

Happy international women's day to all our Game Changers out there.

13/02/2017

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa. The RLC SA aims to create critical thinkers who can solve complex, multidisciplinary problems; foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking; and encourage cross-border communication and multicultural collaboration. The RLC SA develops the skills of young African leaders by providing core training in contemporary African issues, as well as specialized training in three key areas: Business and Entrepreneurship; Civic Leadership and Public Management.

Applications for Cohort 8 & 9 are open until 05 March 2017 (23:59, South Africa Time Zone). The program is residential and requires a commitment to attend all sessions, Cohort 8 from 12 June – 07 July, 2017& Cohort 9 from 11 August – 08 September, 2017. Following the residential program, there is an online project component for three weeks. To find information and to apply, visit the YALI RLC SA website: www.yalisouthernafrica.melimu.com
Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age (18-35)

Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent

Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership

Citizen of: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia or Zimbabwe.

Ability to commit to a four-week residential training program

English language proficiency

‘’Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation not intimidation’’. William Arthur Wood

- 2017 YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa program participantApplications for Cohort 8 & 9 are open until 05 March 2017 (23:59, South Africa Time Zone). The program is residential and requires a commitment to attend all sessions, Cohort 8 from 12 June – 07 July, 2017& Cohort 9 from 11 August – 08 September, 2017. Following the residential program, there is an online project component for three weeks. To find information and to apply, visit the YALI RLC SA website: www.yalisouthernafrica.melimu.com

The RLC SA will develop the young African leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship Development; Civic Leadership; and Public Management and Governance through a hybrid of innovative and complimentary approaches that include contact sessions; online mentoring; online self-paced tuition; industry plac...

10/02/2017

Our Game Changer Pearl Ranna says "to be great does not come as easy as having an idea, but you need to get up and do it or else someone else will do it before you.”

Read more about our extraordinaire Pearl Ranna @ http://gamechangers-theextraordinaire.blogspot.com/

16/08/2016

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TENABLE IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development invites applicants from qualified citizens of Botswana for 12 (Twelve) post graduate Commonwealth Scholarships tenable in the United Kingdom from October 2017. Full details of the scholarship are contained on the website:
http://bit.ly/cscuk-scholarships-developing-cw.

Awards are tenable at any UK institution of higher education with whom the commission has part funding agreement; a list of these institutions can be found at http://bit.ly/cscuk-uk-universities.

Scholarship is offered under any of the following categories:

One year taught Master’s courses
PhD

ELIGIBILITY

The following requirements will apply;
1) Candidates should hold :
a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honors level or a second class for Master’s degree.
a degree of second class and a relevant postgraduate degree for Doctoral degree.
2) Ungraded or unclassified degree will NOT be considered.
3) All documents must be translated into English.
4) Be able to take up their awards in October 2016.
5) Candidates applying for doctoral study must provide evidence of support from a prospective supervisor at least one of the UK universities to which they are applying.
6) The Commission will NOT offer awards to scholars already close to completing a doctorate in their home country.
7) Candidates are expected to state at least one and up to three preferred institution(s) on the application, but the final decision on host institution will be made by the Commission.
8) Candidates must submit independent applications directly to their preferred institutions in advance of their scholarship application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1) Application Letter (DO NOT APPLY THROUGH EAS)
2) Certified copy of OMang (National Identity Card).
3) Official Academic Transcript.
4) Certified copies of certificate(s).
5) Proposal

Proposal must reflect:
a) The impact your studies will have on your institution/community/country.
b) Information on how the course of study relates to the existing and future development needs of your institution, community or country.
c) A description of how exposure gained from pursuing this course of study could contribute to the development of your nation. Indicate clearly where the development need has been identified and outlined in the national development strategy of your country.
d) Your five-year plan upon returning to your country to put into practice the knowledge and experience acquired through the scholarship.

It is important that the candidates apply for the category most suited to their particular needs and past qualifications.

APPLICANTS ARE EXPECTED TO SUBMIT INDEPENDENT APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY TO THEIR PREFERRED INSTITUTIONS AT THE SAME TIME AS APPLYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.

The general priority areas include:
• Education
• Health
• Economic Growth and Private Sector
• Governance and Conflict
• Climate and Environment
• Water and Sanitation
• Food and Nutrition
• Humanitarian Disaster and Emergencies

ASPIRANTS WHO ARE ALREADY ON GOVERNMENT SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

REMINDER 1:

NOMINEES ARE REMINDED THAT TO BE NOMINATED DOES NOT IN ANY WAY GUARANTEE SELECTION OR PLACEMENT.

REMINDER 2:

ONLY SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

All applications must be addressed to;

DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF TERTIARY EDUCATION FINANCING
P/BAG 0079
GABORONE

UK COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS 2017: PLACEMENT-EXTERNAL.

CLOSING DATE: 14TH OCTOBER 2016

RESULTS OF SELECTION BY THE COMMISSION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL 2017.

For more details contact:
Publicity Office at telephone number: 3719322, 3719321 ,3719320 ,3719319
or
switchboard at: 3164023

http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-developing-cw/

Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider ove...

08/08/2016

Are you a Game Changer? Then do not miss the opportunity to be part of an influential Chevening global network...

apply @ http://www.chevening.org/botswana/

Applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships are open between 12:00 GMT on 8 August 2016 and 12:00 BST on 8 November 2016 (both midday UK time).

26/07/2016

Unami Moatswi- Being a Game changer means having the freedom of thought, being true to yourself and actually doing more than you talk. It means being able to walk into doors that you never thought you can and leaving the door open so that the masses can see how it is done and how they can do even better.

Lean more from our extraordinaire Unami Moatswi @ http://gamechangers-theextraordinaire.blogspot.com/