Nestled just outside Maun in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, the village of Sexaxa is home to a community that lacked a school of its own. For many years, children made a 5-kilometre journey each way to attend classes in the neighbouring village of Matlapana, a demanding daily routine, especially for the youngest learners. Without nearby access to education, consistent attendance was difficult, and early learning often had to wait. It began with a simple plea from parents: a request for a safe space where their children could learn. The community’s vision for a village school wasn’t grand; it was rooted in need and guided by hope.
In 2014, that plea was heard. Behind the scenes, a network of committed partners, including Wild Impact, &Beyond, and the Ngamiland District Council, began working together to turn the idea into action. By 2020, the vision had taken shape with the opening of Sexaxa Primary School, which now includes two classrooms, a kitchen, four toilets and secure fencing.