Youth Services Portal
Ministry of Youth and Gender AffairsOnline Youth Services
Apply for funding, training and facilities, track every application, and receive your certificates without visiting an office.
What you can apply for
Programmes of the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs for young Batswana. Apply online and track every step.
Youth Development Fund
Funding for start-ups and expanding youth businesses, given as 50% loan and 50% grant, with technical support from partners such as the Local Enterprise Authority.
Botswana citizens aged 18 to 35
Out-of-school, unemployed, or earning under P2,500 a month
Existing youth businesses trading for 6 months or more
12-month cash-flow forecast
Two sets of quotations for the budget
Certified Omang copies for all partners
Proof of market and a suitable project site
Youth Training
Skills and entrepreneurship training that helps young people move from piece work into a trade or a business of their own.
Botswana citizens aged 18 to 35
Out-of-school or unemployed youth
Certified Omang copy
Next-of-kin details
Any certificates you already hold
Facility Occupancy
Space for youth businesses in Ministry youth centres and facilities, so a new enterprise has a place to trade from.
Botswana citizens aged 18 to 35
Youth-owned businesses or projects
Certified Omang copy
Business details and registration (if registered)
Next-of-kin details