Remote Area Communities are mainly people who live outside established villages and" settlements at least 1km away; and they do not have access to basic social amenities, and are generally socially and economically marginalized
To improve the quality of life of residents in remote areas by providing various poverty alleviation programmes to those who are disadvantaged. These efforts are to promote resilient communities.
Any Botswana citizen or resident who is 18 years of age or older, living in any of the 73 Settlements Qualified under the Rural Area Development Programme could apply.
• Visit the Social and Community Development Office in his or her area, with the supporting documents.
• The Social and Community Development Officer would provide the applicant with detailed information on the scheme and perform a site visit at the agreed time to assess the suitability of the applicant's premises for poverty alleviating / eradication programs.
• If the premises are not suitable, the officer would advise the applicant to select a more suitable benefits programme.
• Successful applicants are provided with technical skills and awareness, and business training, prior to receiving the programs.
• Social inquiry form (filled out by the Social and Community Development Officer).
• National Identity card (Omang).
• Proof of residence from Kgosi
Two (2) months.
Contact any of the Botswana Urban and District Council Offices,
Opening hours - 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
