Botswana

Nkashi Trust has been working in Botswana since 2016, focusing on the conservation of the Okavango Delta through science, community engagement, and sustainable development.

We implement long-term ecological research across the Delta, combining field science with Traditional Ecological Knowledge to better understand and protect freshwater systems, wildlife, and habitats.

A key part of our work is delivered through the Nkashi Knowledge Centres in Maun and Beetsha. These centres support education, youth development, women’s empowerment, and community-led conservation initiatives that link livelihoods with environmental stewardship.

We also support mokoro-based fieldwork and exploration guided by local BaYei knowledge systems, ensuring that conservation in the Delta remains rooted in place, culture, and community.

Through this integrated approach, Nkashi Trust works to strengthen both ecological resilience and local opportunity within one of the world’s most important wetland systems.