We would like to show DLG’s own Ajit Williams some recognition for his social responsibility actions towards his hometown, Tonota. Every year, Ajit personally sponsors a prize during the Std 7 graduation at his old school to promote and reward hard work. Well done Ajit! Keep it up! …
On the 20th of May this year, our Chess Champion, Thuto Mpene participated in the Junior Qualifiers Tournament in Maun where he came in 2nd in an all age category. He won a silver Medal and will continue on to compete in the Youth Chess Championships in Francistown on the 3rd of June. From all …
In early April DLG provided training on Basic Fire Fighting to some of its support staff. The training was carried out over two days and according to the support staff, the training was very informative and they thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the practical aspect of the training. The staff completed their training on 13th April …
On the 13 th of Arpil, Deepali Dave gave another presentation on the Malwelwe Shoe Campaign, fondly named ‘The Cinderella Campaign.’ The presentation served as a follow up on the trip that DLG accompanied Operation Starfish on and informed the Partners and Staff of the immense success of the campaign.
On the 12th April, DLG was visited by Thutu Mpene, a member of the DLG Young Talent Sponsorship Programme. He came to tell us about his success at the Botswana Youth Chess Championships where he came in at second place. We at DLG are thrilled at his diligence and look forward to his next win at …
On Saturday 8th April, a trip was embarked on to Malwelwe Primary School in Kweneng district and arrival was at 10:30 in the morning. The travelling team comprised of Operation Starfish, DLG Team, Team American and Topoyame Makoi, a technician from the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His story is quite inspirational as …
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Deepali Dave addressed the students at Legae Academy on the 28th March 2017 as a representative of both DLG and Operation Starfish. The campaign is based on the photographs she took at a visit to Kweneng District in November 2016, where she saw the need for shoes among the young student at Malwelwe Primary School. …
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The Botswana Chess Federation held the Botswana Youth Championships on the 25th March 2017 where Thuto Mpene, aged 8 (of the DLG Young Talent Sponsorship Programme) came in second with two silvers after battling seven rounds in the under 10 boys segment. Each game was played by Swiss System for 60 minutes per player without …
DLG’s Graphic Designer, Deepali Dave, gave an In-House presentation to the DLG staff introducing DLG’s collaboration with Operation Starfish for the Shoe Campaign for Malwelwe Primary School in Kwaneng District. The presentation used photography as a call to action. DLG staff will be participating in the shoe distribution in Malwelwe on April 8th. Deepali Dave …
The Botswana Chess Federation has informed us that Thuto Mpene aged 8 (of the DLG Young Talent Sponsorship Programme) has qualified for the finals of the 2017 Junior School Individual Chess Championships as he has taken position one in the Country! The event is to be held in Letlhakane this year where DLG will be …
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