08 Sep 2016

Ngamiland Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (NCONGO) is happy that its initiatives and brand continues to shine in the global arena.

Recently, the organisation became the first non-governmental organisation in Botswana to be accredited by the United Nations as a participating organisation in world forum.

This time around, the organisation has forged collaboration with the producer of a Brazilian Television show dubbed Pedro Pelo Mundo

 The producer showed interest to film their initiative: Taxi Talk Condom Distribution Project, which aimed at distributing 2.5 million condoms in seven months throughout the Ngamiland region.

The project also aimed at increasing knowledge and awareness about several issues relating to HIV and sexual health using information, education and communication (IEC) materials and a social media campaign.

The TV team, which is currently working on producing an episode dedicated to Botswana for Season 2 intended to film the NCONGO project this month.

In an interview, NCONGO executive director, Monametsi Sokwe confirmed that they were ready to work with Brazilian TV because HIV/AIDS was a global concern.

He said Botswana had immense experience fighting HIV/AIDS and they were more than happy to share best practices not only with Africa but with the rest of the world.

“At NCONGO, we strongly believe that our solutions lie with the people and instead of institutionalising the fight, we believe it is time the government and other development partners take communities aboard and allow communities to help fight the HIV/AIDS,” he added.

Pedro Pelo Mundo, a prime-time series from the Brazilian network GNT is one of the top channels of the Globosat TV system in Brazil, which reaches 13 million households nationwide.

The programme blended the best in the world of travel and culture, and explored fascinating destinations around the globe. The series is hosted by the acclaimed journalist and television personality, Pedro Andrade. ENDS