Welcome to
Mebala Youth Studios
6,000 Youth Trained | 120 Employees, Volunteers & Interns Engaged | Over 11,000 Masterclass Attendees | 60% Female Beneficiaries
Ambassador Doornewaard visits Mebala, May 2024 
Mebala Business Behind the Scenes, March 2024 
AWE Pitch Competition Winners, March 2024 
Mebala x AAT Partnership Launch, March 2024 
Social Sewing Workshops, December 2023 
Mma Masire 91st Birthday Commemoration, July 2023 
AWE Pitch Training, Feb 2024 
Leadership Masterclass, June 2023 
Ambassador Masire visits Mebala, October 2023 
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Graduation, February 2023 
Women in Film Masterclass, August 2023 
Mebala Goes Green, Goes Solar, June 2023 
Friends with Money, Behind the Scenes, June 2023 
Branding & Marketing Masterclass, May 2023 
Podcast Sound Masterclass, March 2023 
Murals of Hope against GBV, Gaborone West Kgotla, 2023 
Futuremakers Pitching Award Winner, December 2022 
Making TVET Cool Launch, 2019 
NBA visit to Mebala, 2019
We are a youth-oriented NGO located in the heart of Gaborone West, operating from the Lady Masire Youth Centre.
Our vision is to empower Batswana youth to be employable global citizens who are recognized around the world for their unique talents, culture and skills, working towards a greener and more inclusive Botswana.
We do this by implementing holistic programs designed to combine hard and soft skills along with social and community engagement, under our five pillars: Youth Entrepreneurship, Creative Skills Development, Human Rights, Environmental Sustainability and Mental Health & Sports.
Upcoming Events
9 to 5 Hustler
Every Friday, 7PM, Midweek Sun
Issues on Read – Premier
September 25th, 7PM, Midweek Sun
Women in Film: My Script Workshops
October 5th, 2024, Pula 50 per workshop
Parasite: Themes & Symbols, 10AM
Essential Script Elements, 1PM
to register email: wifbotswana@gmail.com
“Participating in the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program has been an extraordinary journey of growth, learning, and empowerment. From the moment I stepped into Mebala Youth Studios, I knew I was part of something special – a community dedicated to nurturing the dreams and ambitions of women entrepreneurs.
The partnership between Mebala Youth Studios, Orange Digital Centre, and the US Embassy in Gaborone provided an invaluable platform for us to not only develop our business ideas but also to connect with like-minded individuals and industry leaders. The support and guidance we received throughout the program were instrumental in shaping our entrepreneurial mindset and refining our strategies for success.”
Zodwa Ramore – Zoetic Creations – AWE Program 2024, 2nd Place Winner