EPISODE 9 OLERATO KIMBERLY KHUKHU

Описание: YouTube Title: The Study of the US Institute Program with Olerato Kimberly Khushu

From Molepolole to the U.S 🇧🇼🇺🇸 | Olarato Kimberly on Youth Leadership, GBV & Civic Engagement
Written by: Aron O. Kedisitswe

Democracy is not built in Parliament alone — it’s built in classrooms, communities, and young people who refuse to wait for permission to lead.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Olarato Kimberly Koo Koo, a young leader from Molepolole and criminal justice student at the University of Botswana, who recently returned from the prestigious Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program in the United States.

From Seattle to Atlanta 🇺🇸, Olarato shares how the experience shaped her understanding of leadership, civic engagement, and youth participation. She opens up about:

Youth unemployment and GBV in Botswana

Why social media activism is not enough

The power of mentorship and volunteering

School dropouts and criminological theories

Cultural differences between Botswana and the U.S.

Building confidence through global exchange programs

Her research project focused on education and youth empowerment

We also unpack lessons from civil rights history, including the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and what democracy truly looks like when citizens show up — not just post.

This conversation is about purpose, participation, and taking up space as a young leader.

If you're a young Motswana thinking about applying for international opportunities — this episode is for you.

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