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Ride for Autism 2019 - 2020





About the Cycle Challenge and Education Campaign



We have a keen interest in playing an active role in community development and social responsibility. To this end, Team Swift is embarking on a one-of-a-kind education campaign awareness and borne rise to the 2019 Ride for Autism.


We aim to cycle 1000 km from Kasane to Gaborone to raise awareness and education on this spectrum disorder. Some might think this an impossible feat, but for the cause we aim to be a voice for- we would do no less than going to what may seem like extreme lengths to raise awareness.


Riders will be on the road for a total of six (6) days. They will be stopping over in a different city/town/ village every day along the cycle challenge route. It is envisioned that by the of the six (6) days of the Ride, a great deal of success at raising awareness on Autism and prompting the necessary discussions around it; will be achieved. Moreover, proceeds which have been collected from donations and other support streams will have accumulated and prepared for donation to the relevant identified Autism supporting entities.


Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. There is a need to raise awareness on autism in Botswana, we believe raising awareness on the condition, will have the benefit of creating harmonious and compassionate communities, who understand the challenges faced by their neighbours. It is also envisioned that the Ride will create such exposure, that more opportunities are created for the support of people living with autism.



Why are we raising awareness on Autism?





In Botswana, not too much in general is known on Autism, there is little to no campaigns or projects aimed at creating awareness of this condition. In spite of this, there are many children and families affected by ASD. Team Swift has identified Autism Awareness as its theme for its 2019 education awareness campaign, because it is not a common cause that society advocates for. We want to be a voice for the Autism Community


What we Aim to Achieve from the Ride for Autism 2019

  • Educate the general public on how to deal with children and people living with ASD.
  • Raise funding for Autism Associations and programs to support children affected.
  • Increase awareness and understanding of Autism.
  • Eradication of bullying and teasing in schools towards ASD affection children.


Strategic Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities



An exercise of such magnitude and with the potential to have a positive, long-term impact is one which is best implemented through a multi-lateral and stakeholder approach. It is for this reason that we invite you, to join us in raising awareness on Autism.


We invite you to join us by supporting our cause to improve the lives of people living with Autism.


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