Evaluation of one organisation

1. Objectives of BCW
 Provide affordable nursery school services to enable parents to
freely go to work or be self employed
 provide women and the youth with development skills, training
for in come generating activities and self-sufficiency for the
alleviation of poverty
 encourage responsible citizenship, power sharing and equal
economic opportunities
 provide education on HIV/AIDS in order to empower women
with the ability to negotiate with their partners for safer sex
 encourage women to participate in self-help-projects
 facilitate the establishment of skills development centres in the
villages
 advocate and lobby for the eradication of all forms of
discrimination against women and the girl child.

2. Effectiveness or achievements of
BCW
 BCW has a number of outstanding achievements, among them are the
following:
 The Botswana Council of Women has established over 33 Nursery
Schools all over Botswana. These schools provide Day Care and food for
children while their mothers are at work
 It successfully established a Goat Rearing Project in Ditlharapeng. This
generates some income for women especially those in rural areas
 They offer six months courses on Dressmaking and fashion design. At
least 20 people are trained every year in their headquarters in
Gaborone
 At least 20 people are trained on linen making (curtains, comforters,
and cushion making) in one-month courses
 BCW has trained people on hair dressing i.e. the correct use of
chemicals, plaiting and styling over the years
 They have been the organisers of Miss Botswana contests over the
years.