People and Gap

31/01/2026

We are here this morning👇📌 Conversations on Entertainment + Data

12/01/2026

We’re back to the grind, back to the people!

From the streets to the boardroom, we uncover the stories that shape behaviour, brands and communities. Here’s to a year of bold thinking and people insights🍾



📸: A friend of People+Gap, Documentary Photographer Hawa Fifi Monosi

29/12/2025

As the year wraps up, we just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who engaged with us, shared ideas, and kept the conversations meaningful and fun.

Here’s to more learning and even better discussions in the year ahead. Enjoy the holidays and step into the new year on a bright note!

15/12/2025

As we approach the Christmas Holidays, we’re taking a moment to appreciate the traditions that make this season feel special.

What is one thing you are 100% sure will happen at home this Christmas? Comment and share your tradition with us.

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10/12/2025

Day 16 of 16 days of activism against GBV.

Today, also marks International Human Rights Day. We also remember that women’s rights are human rights✊

Over the past 16 days we’ve heard stories, statistics and actions to challenge violence, from digital spaces to our communities. So let’s continue our commitment to:

Providing help to those in need
Protecting survivors
Being kind to one another
Standing against harmful behaviour

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03/12/2025

No one left behind: Ending GBV for women and girls with Disabilities

Today on International Day for Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm that disability is not a barrier to rights or protection and that cultural change must include all members of our society.

Discover the realities faced by women and girls with disabilities:

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/sustainablecities/five-facts-know-about-violence-against-women-and-girls-disabilities

https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/news-and-media/media-releases/alarming-rates-family-domestic-and-sexual-violence-women-and-girls-disability-be-examined-hearing

https://data.unwomen.org/features/six-ways-women-disabilities-have-been-affected-pandemic

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01/12/2025

Did you know?

Only one in 10 Batswana believe using physical force to discipline a woman is “sometimes” or “always” justified. The opinion is highest among older male adults.

19% of men see domestic violence as a private matter that needs to be handled and resolved in the family, compared to 10% of women

Source: (Afrobarometer, 2023)
https://www.afrobarometer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AD594-Botswana-see-gender-violence-as-a-priority-for-government-and-societal-action-Afrobarometer-18jan23.pdf?utm

These social beliefs, with some shaped by patriarchy, control, and rigid gender expectations, reinforce a culture where violence is tolerated, excused or even normalized.

Question for you: Which social beliefs or cultural practices do you think unintentionally or intentionally normalize gender-based violence? Your voice matters. Share your thoughts and help us challenge harmful norms.

Comment and join the conversation!

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28/11/2025

Every day, women and girls are attacked, silenced, and harassed online. From image-based abuse and cyberstalking to hate speech.

Digital violence is rising fast, but it doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Culture is at the heart of behavior, online and offline. The way societies see gender, power, and respect is reflected in digital spaces, and influences how violence is tolerated, normalized, or challenged.

We must all act to stop digital abuse.

Read this document and learn more about the risks women face online and why digital safety must be part of the fight against GBV:https://aijc.africa/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Under-the-Radar-Botswana-final.pdf

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25/11/2025

Day 1 of 16 days of activism against GBV.

Today, on international day of elimination of violence against women and girls, we turn our focus to the underlying factors that place women and girls at risk.

Economic dependency is a major driver of GBV vulnerability. When survivors lack financial independence, leaving abusive relationships becomes harder and the cycle of silence continues. This is why raising our voices matters. Speaking out helps confront the attitudes that normalize violence, pushes institutions to strengthen support systems, and opens the door for safer spaces where survivors can seek help.

The Survivors Economic Epowerment (SEE) Project in Ghanzi is a powerful example of what this kind of advocacy can achieve. By equipping survivors with practical skills and economic opportunities, it shows how community-led action can restore independence and make real change possible.

Explore how SEE project supports survivors on their path to independence: https://bgbvc.org.bw/2025/05/27/economic-empowerment-project/

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please reach out to Botswana Gender Based Violence Prevention & Support Centre

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GBV Survivors Economic Empowerment Project (SEE) in Ghanzi What is BGBVC? The Botswana Gender Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre (BGBVC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV. BGBVC offers psychosocial counsel...

24/11/2025

Tomorrow marks the beginning of 16 days dedicated to action, reflection, and solidarity against gender-based violence.

At People+Gap, we join the world in calling for action, accountability, and lasting change. During this period, we encourage everyone to use their platforms to share stories, amplify resources, leverage partnerships, make necessary policy changes and extend support to those affected by gender-based violence.

Together, we can strengthen awareness, inspire dialogue, and contribute to a safer and more just society.

Learn more about the realities of GBV: https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1157046


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10/11/2025

As the world celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development, we’re reminded that science begins with people.

At People+Gap we see science through the lens of human experience. Through research and insights, we connect data to human stories to inform innovation and development strategies that include everyone.

Discover how African scientists are turning ideas into innovations that improve lives, promote sustainability and drive inclusive development.
Check out this article: https://sgciafrica.org/innovation-highlight-series/

SGCI celebrates groundbreaking innovations that demonstrated the power of locally driven research transforming lives and strengthening communities across Africa.

07/11/2025

In our recent poll, most of our audience identified agriculture as the sector that requires the most research to unlock its full potential, and, by extension, to advance Botswana’s transformation goals.

Under Botswana’s National Development Plan 12 (NDP 12), the government aims to:
• Increase agriculture’s GDP contribution to 6%
• Reduce food imports by 8%
• Raise agricultural exports to 3.8%
• Build a self-sufficient and competitive sector
(Source: Ministerial address at the NDP12 approval meeting)

While these targets resonate with many, they also invite deeper reflection. Behind public opinion lies valuable insight revealing how people perceive access to resources, exposure to innovation, education levels, and opportunities within the sector. Exploring these perceptions through research can show us where knowledge gaps exist, and how we can empower communities to participate meaningfully.

At People + Gap, we help organizations and policymakers ground bold ambitions in the lived realities of local communities, cultures, and people — through research, evidence-based reporting, and strategic insight.

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