Botswana Orphan Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting effective orphan centers in the country of Botswana. The lead center in Reneetswe Orphan Centre which cares for 160 orphans five days a week. The program has a completely volunteer staff. All charitable donations are forwarded to Orphan Centers in Botswana, with no funds used for administrative costs. Botswana Facts The Kalahari desert covers 85% of the country Size: 600,370 sq km – approximately the size of Texas Population: 1,765,000 Life Expectancy Life Expectancy in Botswana before AIDS: 74.4 years Current Life Expectancy in Botswana: 40 years (2006 estimate) Impact of AIDS in Botswana 120,000 children have been orphaned because of HIV/AIDS. Most orphans in Botswana live with relatives. Due to stigma and the increased burden on caregivers from the AIDS pandemic, orphans do not always receive the care and protection they deserve. Reneetswe Orphan Center Our lead center is Reneetswe Orphan Centre in Mmankgodi, Botswana. Reneetswe: Is a community based Orphan Day Centre in a midsized Botswana village. Was opened in 2003 by the Holy Spirit Catholic Church to address the increasing orphan population due to the AIDS pandemic. Volunteers provide food, educational and psychosocial support for healthy development to over 160 village orphans. A safe place for children coping with loss, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Reneetswe Program Design An after school program. Provide a nutritious meal. Teach tradition song, dance and culture. Homework assistance. Mentoring of younger orphans by older children. Run by community volunteers. Donations: Your support is greatly appreciated Funds are used for food, supplies, vocational programs and the construction of the new center. Your contribution is tax-deductible. Checks may be made out to A W.I.S.H., with "Botswana Orphan Program" specified in the memo section of the check. Botswana Orphan Program P.O. Box 204 Clearlake, WA 98235 Thank you for your support! Re a le Boga!