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Clothing & food drive for the orphan and needy children in nata villageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mr and Mrs Kraai from South West Gaborone put together an awesome traditional luncheon to raise food and clothing for all the Needy and Orphan children living in Nata Village. The day kicked off with many family members preparing food for all the guest. Each guest who arrived brought a trash bag full of clothing or canned food to donate. All guest who brought clothing or canned food received a t-shirt with a log that read "I'm from Nando 5" The word nando 5 translates to Nata Village.Soon after all the introductions were done and the guest received their flashy t-shirt to wear. The guest were treated to a nic...
Source: The Nata village blog - November 9, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Wellness day in Nata Primary schoolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Students from Nata Primary School put together a day of education and Health. Parents, Teachers, and P.T.A. members were encourage to come and listen to the students message. The primary school students put together real live scenarios affecting their young lives. Role playing was the key to make all spectators understand what every child has experience in the hands of their protectors. Poverty and alcohol abuse by love one's is the main reason students are not getting a good education. Lack of responsibly and carelessness on both the parents and elders have made it impossibl...
Source: The Nata village blog - October 25, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Grandmother of seven grandchildren needs a homeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A picture to tug at the heart strings. Bright Kholi, News Editor of The Ngami Times, came across this pitiful sight when visiting the Nata area recently. He found living in Manakanagore ward an old woman in her mid 70s - what makes her different from other grandmothers is she does not have a house to live in, and neither does she have a toilet. Thamalalo Reetsanye lives literally in the open with four grandchildren dumped on her by seemingly uncaring parents. Their arrival has made life even worse for her as she survives on her food rations from the local council and her old age pension, which she has to share with her gra...
Source: The Nata village blog - September 21, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Hiv/aids, and turerculosis education on the fieldsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Health Assistant Educators and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission spend all week out in the Cattle Posts (the bush) and the surrounding villages assisting and educating all field workers who live out in the bush. The team of four will try their best to explain the importance of staying on their medications and learning more about Tuberculosis (T.B), as well as using all methods of protection during sexual intercourse. In addition, the team will include a talk on A(H1N1). Botswana's Ministry of Health has confirmed and verified a few cases in the area. The team will do their best to reach all near by Cattle Post...
Source: The Nata village blog - August 31, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Men's sector soccor tournamentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Village Men’s Sector Support group along with Tebelopele coordinated and facilitated an exciting all around soccer tournament for the four day weekend. During the long weekend all six wards in Nata Village participated in a six team knock out soccer tournament. The soccer tournament is a series of Campaign’s to allow all spectators and teams to test and acknowledge their status. Also, to get more information on HIV/AIDS, STI’S, Alcohol Abuse, and Positive healthy living. All six teams were winners in the field and out the field. First place winners received three soccer balls and a pair of nets. Th...
Source: The Nata village blog - July 29, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Flamingo Primary and High School visits Makongwa School in NataEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On the 2nd July,2009 Mokongwa Primary School welcomed Flamingo Primay and High school from Sua township. Flamingo Primary and High School was in Nata Village to give clothes and shoes to the Orphans and Needy students at Makongwa Primary School. Makongwa Primary School has 36 Orphans and Needy. The students received clothing, shoes, Jersey and track suits. Mr. Seloma Tiro Chairman of Nata Aids and Orphan Trust,Caregivers and Parents of the needy students were in attendance to assist with donations. There were also Visitors from Hong Kong and South Africa to help. Na...
Source: The Nata village blog - July 15, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

www.mothersforall.comEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
June 21st 2009, was the second workshop provided by Mothers For All to Ntwakgolo Support group. The support group will continue to work on making necklaces, bracelets, and earings out of old magazines. The project will help the support group with sustainable living income. By using old magazines to create this beautiful product, it will reduce waste paper in the Village. This project will give the support group money and on the other hand, keep our environment clean. To view all the product go to www.mothersforall.org and place an order to support the cause. The Natavillage support...
Source: The Nata village blog - June 30, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Contributions at workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Village has a population of 6000+ people living in six community wards. Each ward, which includes the following, Sekao, Basimane, Maaloso, Manakanagore, Makwenaejwang, and Kachikau each have one chief and a place to hold weekly meetings (kgotla). During the past years all six wards did not have a sign or anything identifying the community by their given name.In the coming month all six wards will have a large sign with the wards name on it. The signs will help each ward by posting announcements for the coming week or any special events. The community will benefit greatly from this project. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - June 22, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Lake superior state university visits nata villageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Primary School got a warm visit from two professors, eight university students and one husband from Lake Superior State University in America to donate clothing, shoes, sports equipment and candy for the Orphan and Needy students. Their visit was short but enjoyable, during the distribution of all the items they collected in the States. More than 126 Orphan and Needy students received a pair of shoes, one t-shirt or jersey, one toy, one tooth brush with tooth paste, and a hand full of candy. All students were accompanied by their care givers during this great event. The distribution...
Source: The Nata village blog - June 10, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

National measles and vitamin-a campaign in nata villageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
No child left behind is Nata's theme for the first round of vitamin-a supplementation in June 1st-7th. The Ministry Of Health is conducting a Measles and Vitamin-A National Compaign. During the campaign, all children aged nine months to five years will be given a dose of Measles vaccine. An oral dose of Vitamin-A will be given to all children aged six months to five years. All parents and caretakers are urged to bring their children to the vaccination posts during this campaign. The Ministry of health hopes everyone in Nata Village will take ...
Source: The Nata village blog - June 5, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Official opening of north gate lodgeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This was Nata’s greatest ever party! Nata, that little village at the crossroads to Maun and Kasane, had never seen anything like it!It seemed that the whole village turned out for the official opening of the swish North Gate Lodge and then went to the Nata Bird Sanctuary lookout point at Sua Pan to a mega party well into the night on Saturday.It was a day and night villagers will never forget as lodge owner Seloma Tiro and his staff, led by general manager Peter McClelland and his wife Susan, deputy general manager, pulled out all the stops to make it a huge success.The event at...
Source: The Nata village blog - June 3, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Sua community junior secondary schoolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Approximately 600+ students at Sua Community Junior Secondary School received a very informative and educational health talk on HIV/AIDS, STI'S, Teen age pregnancy, Alcohol Abuse, and Domestic violence. Peter Martinez, Peace Corps Volunteer from California was more than serious when addressing the young students on this critical and important issues. With role playing and statistics on the rate of HIV infections in their community. The message was loud and clear and all the students left the assembly with a better understanding of whats expected of them. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - May 25, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Ntwakgolo Support GroupEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The month of May was very educational for the Ntwakgolo support group. First, the support group just received their six week training course on leather and sewing work certificates. This work shop enables the support group to work independently from home. Making leather shoes, jackets, purses, and wallets. Second, the support group is now enjoying bead work by using paper and or magazines. The support group can now make neclaces, bracellets, and earings. The work will hopefully help the support group earn an income. If you wish to see their projects go to www.mothersforall.org (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - May 25, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Donations at work (mural project)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Village along with Sua Secondary School Health Club and Nata Primary School were able to draw and paint to Murals educating their community on staying health and knowing their status. Both Sua Secondary School and Nata Primary School worked hard putting this event together. The students hope the message will hit home with their Mural education. The students will continue to educate their community and travelers with more Murals on the A3 road that passes through their community. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - May 10, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

A tranquil lodge at a key intersectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata is the proud host of North Gate Lodge, a new accommodation facility that is strategically located at the Kasane, Francistown and Maun road intersection. The lodge has become the centre of attraction in the small Nata Central Business District for both locals and tourists alike. Nata, naturally a traditional village which for many years had only one accommodation facility, has felt the demand for more accommodation establishments after the bush fire that gatted down the one facility. Nata is a very important place as it serves as a gateway to both the Chobe and the Okavango Delta – and that is what makes the lodge...
Source: The Nata village blog - April 30, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Natavillage has inter net availabilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Village finally gets inter net accessability for all the travelrs, campers, and the community to use when ever the need to send a quick message. Nata Village has three locations where you can access the inter net. First, the post office has six computers available to be used at any time. Furthermore, you have the availability to make copies and send faxes around the world and back. Second, Wild Butchery has four computers and a fax machine that can be used. Finally, North Gate Lodge also has inter net for any one to use. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - April 30, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Donations at workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
R.A.D.S.( REMOTE AREA DEVELOPMENT SERVICE) Peter Martinez, Kenewang Rancholo and Seloma Tiro put smiles on the childrens faces at the R.A.D.S hostel in Nata Village, by giving them nine soccer balls donated by the trust. The balls are to be used by students after school at their recreation facility. The students and teachers were very happy because they have different teams and they can now practice and compete well. It is very good to excise, those were the words of Mr. Tiro when he was issueing out the balls. After doing their school home work, the students can now enjoy their afternoons by pl...
Source: The Nata village blog - March 31, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

K. ramakama says goodbye to nata clinicEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Miss. Ramakama has been working in the medical field for approximately fifteen years. Miss. Ramakama started working in the Kgalagadi Distirict, then was transfered to Sebina Clinic, and finally Nata Clinic Tutume Sub Distirict. The local government encourages all their employees to work in different sub districts during their work history. Finally, Miss. Ramakama gets to work in her Sub District Selebi Phikwe. Miss. Ramakama gave fifteen years of her service to the local government. Her leadership and skills brought awarness to the community during any out break of bacteria or diseases. Miss. Ramakama...
Source: The Nata village blog - March 31, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Clearing for new senior secondary schoolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Finally, Nata Village is going to have a Senior Secondary School. The bush has been cleared. In two or three years students from Nata village and the serounding villages are going to have their own Senior Secondary Shool In Nata. Students from Nata used to attend school in Maun 300km, Francistown, Tutume, Masunga, and Shashe 200km away, This made it difficult for parents to visit the School when ever there were meetings because of transport and accomodation. So life is going to change for the better we hope. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - March 19, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Oral health visits primary schools in tutume sub dist.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It is not everyday that people in the rural areas get to see the Dentist, let alone the children. The ministry of Health, department of Public Health, Oral Health Division see it necessay to send out a team of Dentists on a Mobile Dental Clinic Van to visit the sorounding Villages of Gweta, Maposa, Sepako and Nata Primary Schools to check and treat children who needed dental care. The team will be in the area for three weeks. This is a very commendable effort by Botswana Government. This was the teams second visit to the area. We hope to see lots of smiling children on their way to school, thanks to ...
Source: The Nata village blog - March 9, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Youth against hiv/aids monthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Village had an awesome football (soccer) tournament for the month of March. Youth against HIV/AIDS was celebrated one week early this year. Seven teams from Nata Village participated in this spectacular event. During the event all the football (soccer) players were encourage to take a rapid HIV test. Tebelopele successfully tested 463 people during the tournament and out reach mobilization. This event was to encourage all people from Nata Village, Sepako, Manxotai, Maposa, Zoroga, and Tsokatsaa to come and find out their HIV status. Thank you all for being ...
Source: The Nata village blog - March 4, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Tebelopele visits nata villageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Once again Tebelopele visits Nata Village to encourage people to come and fined out their HIV status. For the past week the staff members from Tebelopele, Francistown chapter have been doing community mobilization, informing everyone in the village to test for theHIV virus. Furthermore, counciling was available for everyone who tested. Couples were highly encourage to come and test with their partners. It was a successful event for everyone. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - March 4, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Kenewang rancholo new technical advisor for nata trustEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Kenewang Rancholo was born and grew up in Nata Village in the mid sixties. Miss rancholo lived in Didibakwe Cattle Post,15k's from Nata village along the Nata Francistown road. Miss Rancholo attended nata Primary School from 1965 to 1971. After finishing Primary School she moved to Maun Secondary School from 1972 to 1974. Succesfully completing Seconday she accomplished her Senior year at Seepapitso Secondry School in Kanye from 1975 to 1976. Immediatly, after high school Miss Rancholo started working for Debswana Diamond Company in Orapa as an administration Trainee. Miss Rancholo worked f...
Source: The Nata village blog - February 19, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Manakanagore Ward Meeting on cholera, HIV and AIDS.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In view of the fact that people in Nata Village do not attend kgotla meetings in large numbers. Nata Clinic staff decided to reach different village wards and explain the effects of Cholera and HIV/AIDS. Miss Shathani Kenneth and Geoginah Bojosi addressed people on the Cholera symptoms and what should be done. They also talked about prevention. People should always wash hands after using the toilet and always boil water from the river. Peter Martinez talked about the HIV/AIDS virus. How it is contracted and how people can prevent being infected ( Precautions). He...
Source: The Nata village blog - February 13, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Nata primary school aids talkEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On the 4th February, 2009 at 12.30 pm Peter Martinez was invited to Nata Primary School Standard Seven class to teach basic HIV/AIDS prevention. The students were interested in learning more about the HIV/AIDS virus. The only problem was the shyness of students to ask questions and to coment on the virus. The students indicated that they wanted Mr Martinez to come again and give more topics regarding health issues. Peter promised that he will organize and English Club at the school for sudents to join and get help with the school english homework. Kenewang Rancholo helped to explain when ever ...
Source: The Nata village blog - February 6, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Nata river flowsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata has been hit hard with powerful rains and the river is flowing once again. This year the water level in the river did not raise above last years level. The rains have caused Nata Village to flourish all around the comunity with green grass and trees. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - January 30, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Cholera outbreakEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata clinic staff had to address people at Nata Village Kgotla about the Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. As our beautiful Nata River is conected to Zimbabwe on the North East of Botswana. So, the possibility of the village contracting the bacteria is highly possible. There has been three cases of the bacteria in Tutume Sub District. Therefore, prevention is better than cure. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - January 30, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

2nd Annual Christmas in Nata VillageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Christmas in Nata Village would not have been possible if the following contributions from the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Clean and Green Program, California Conservation Corps, Northgate Lodge, Nata Lodge, and the Community Business People who send us plenty of packages, transport, and food supplies for the Village. This year six families and their children received plenty of awesome gifts and food. The Orphans and needey children were able to get clothing, plenty of candy, coloring books, and school supplies. We like to thank everybody who made this...
Source: The Nata village blog - January 19, 2009 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Station Commander Mr Kevin Mookodi says good bye to nata villageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mr. Mookodi has protected and worked in Nata Village as the Station Commander for a year and a half. Mr. Mookodi is responsible for the well being of the Publics safety in and around Nata Village. This includes, Zoroga, Manxotai, Sepako and Maposa. His duties as station commander are keeping the peace all around the sorrounding Villages, discipline of his officers, and reporting all work accomplishments to his superior. Nata Village has greatly benefited from his law enforcement experience. Mr Mookodi has been transfered to Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. We wish him well on his new ...
Source: The Nata village blog - December 16, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Nata clinic has a new signEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata clinic was the center of attention whey the clinic received a new sign directing the public in the right direction. Now, the whole village including tourist can find their way to emergency medical attention. The sign was made possible by the local Business people, Student nurses, Nata clinic, and the Orphan Trust. Working together to accomplish another community project. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - December 11, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Student nurses say good bye to Nata clinicEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The student nurses are finally done with their four months of training in Nata Villag. Before their departure the student nurses decided to build a mission statement pillar in front of the clinic. The students will attend classes for approximately five more months, before they actually become register nurses at Nyangabwe referral hospital, located in Francistown. With the staff's assistance and training at Nata clinic the student nurses will do an excellent job in their final report. The staff at Nata clinic wishes well in their medical work adventures. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - December 11, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Dimakatso Tsaone Dube says goodbye to Natavillage:(Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ms. Dube has been working with the Natavillage community members for approximately one year. During her time in Natavillage she was the Prevention of Mother to Child(BONEPWA) Site Facilitator. Ms. Dube was responsible for the supervision of daily activities performed by her co-workers(Peer Mothers) in the prevention of mother to child program, as well as project reporting on a monthly basis. Ms. Dube offered counseling services to clients referred by her co-workers and discussed facts about PMTCT, HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, Ms. Dube facilitated the evening support groups with their partners. During Ms. Dube's one ...
Source: The Nata village blog - December 2, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Nata riverEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
During the hot summers Nata River becomes a drinking water hole for the domestic and wild life that share the community river, as well as a swimming hole for the young children to enjoy during the hot days. When the rains come, in just a couple of weeks, this beautiful lomg river will become a ragging and roaring majestic river. No person or animal will be able to swim across. Nata River starts in Hwange National Park located in Zimbabwe and it drains directly into the Nata Delta(Sowa Pans). At one point or another Nata Delta will be completely cover with a sea of wild Flamingos coming t...
Source: The Nata village blog - December 2, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Family Planning Support GroupEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The first and last Monday of the month family planning support group gathers around Nata clinic to discuss issues facing their community. This particular Monday the group was addressing family planning methods. The support group is looking into educating others in their village by doing condom demonstrations, adherence to medications, and HIV testing. During their outreach, the support group gives the community general information facing health issues in their village. This month most of the the information given to the community is regarding Malaria season. Most people will visit the clini...
Source: The Nata village blog - November 19, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Support Groups in the CommunityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Social and Community Development Department has put together a six week long work shop on how to make Shoes, Sandals, and Wallets from leather and tire rubber. Social and Community Development has invited the community to attend the work shop and learn a new skill. After the work shop many of the participants put their new skills at work. Another classic example of sustainable development in Natavillage. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - November 16, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Senior Citizen Appreciation DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
November 7th 2008 was Natavillage first Senior Citizen Appreciation Day for approximately 60+ seniors who attended the big event. The sixty-five and above group celebrated their day with dancing and laughing with other members of their community. After many speeches by the Kgosi and other influetial members of the community the seniors citizens were treated to an awesome big lunch provided by the Post Office Staff. The community hopes this special event is the beginning of a long lasting appreciation for all the senior citizens living in Natavillage to be recognized. ...
Source: The Nata village blog - November 11, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Community educators at workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Northgate Lodge staff was treated to a First Aid/HIV class. Instructor MaKenneth explained the importance of using gloves when treating an injured person. The staff learned how to attend to deep cuts on the body and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns. MaKenneth also explained how serious the HIV virus is in their community. The goal is to educate the community and show them how to attend to any emergencies. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - November 1, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Hard at workEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Children in Botswana culture start learning how to be productive and hard working citizens at an early age. The children start doing house and cattle post chores before and after school. For example, collecting water from the stand pipe to mix with sand and make mud bricks for their adobe homes. Furthermore, children follow their parents to the cattle post and help gather their animals. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - November 1, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

No Child Left BehindEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Prtimary School has no problem accommodating students in their facility. Because of the growing population in Nata, more young children are registering for Primary School. Teachers make sure that no child is left behind by creating classes outside the classrooms. Education is very important to all the children of Nata. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 24, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Volleyball MadnessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Primary School has a unique boys and girls volleyball team. This weekend they will compete with nineteen other schools from around the district. Nata Primary School took first place last year in their division. The sixteen person team has been practicing very hard every day after school. Nata is the team to beat on this tournament. Also, the team is looking for a sponsor to help them with new uniforms. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 24, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Community educatorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tebelopele put on a week long work shop for the surrounding communities to attend. The work shop included Basic facts about HIV/AIDS, Progression of HIV infections in the body, Opportunistic infections, Reducing stress, Adherence, and Nutrition. The training was an excellen learning experience for eveyone. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 18, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Prevention of mother to child transmission health talkEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Every month PMTCT support group gives a health talk to all the patients visiting the clinic. Once a week the staff at Nata clinic give a talk on various health topics concerning the community. This particular morning two staff members are educating the patients on how to use both male and female condoms. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 18, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

National Disaster Reduction Commemration DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mission Staement: The National Disaster Management Office is committed to coordinating and ensuring effective implementation of the National Disaster Management Policy by facilitating the provision of comprehensive and integrated disaster management programmes for both natural and man-made disasters through effective measures of planning, early warning systems mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 10, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

School House RockEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nata Primary School night watchman has a unique way of waking up the school's staff and the surrounding tenets with in a mile radius. This old truck rim is the school's bell for the students at Nata Primary School. The night watchmans job is to hit the rim five times in the early morning 5:00 am, the five dongs will wake up the school staff living in the community. The students hear the first five dongs and have an hour and a half to get ready for class. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 10, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs

Peer Counseling Work ShopEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Tebelopele put together a two day work shop on Community Peer Counseling for anybody in the local community to attend. Thirty participants from Natavillage, Maposa, Sepako, Sowa Town, and Manxotae fully attended the work shop. The work shop instructors encouraged yound adults to educate their community on HIV/AIDS and behavioral change. The group also learned counseling techniques when speaking with someone who is HIV positive, as well as family support. (Source: The Nata village blog)
Source: The Nata village blog - October 3, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: natavillage Source Type: blogs