IYF Botswana · International Youth Fellowship
Bright & Clean Heart
We help young people in Botswana overcome their limits and live with thankful, joyful and happy hearts.
Who we are
International Youth Fellowship (IYF) is a global youth organization and international NGO, established in 2001 on a Christian mindset. It raises leaders with global insight through youth education, social service, and international and cultural exchange.
IYF grew out of a Korea–U.S. youth camp held in 1995. IYF Botswana brings the same spirit to young people here: learning to overcome their limits and to live with thankful, joyful and happy hearts.
- 2001Year IYF was established
- 95Countries reached by IYF volunteers
- 9,571Overseas volunteers dispatched (as of 2022)
Challenge. Change. Cohesion.
Challenge
A new challenge towards unlimited possibilities that goes beyond personal boundaries and limits.
Change
Pursuing true change of life that begins from the heart.
Cohesion
A spirit of unity that transcends ethnicity, nationality, language and religion.
What we do
Youth workshops & IYF Academies
Bible-based gatherings for students and young people, with hands-on classes such as Korean language, dance and computer skills.
Mind-set education
Lectures that help young people see how the heart can find light, joy and happiness in spite of life’s problems. Offered at universities and colleges and for professional groups.
Education Leaders Forum
A forum for heads of universities, colleges and schools, sharing how mind-set education can help students.
Culture & community
IYF volunteers perform each year at International Youth Day in Gaborone, join Independence Day celebrations and university culture days, and sing Christmas carols in Gaborone shopping centres.
World Youth Camp
An annual December camp with guest lecturers from Korea, IYF Academies, and cultural dance performances.
Volunteer training
Workshops that prepare young people for Good News Corps, IYF’s overseas volunteer programme.
A bright heart
“May the youth fall asleep in happiness and open their eyes in hope. It is our dream to make such students.”IYF
IYF’s vision is to raise leaders with a humble character and a global outlook, to serve communities through practical help, and to build understanding between nations.
Coming up
Botswana 2026 Youth Festival
Wednesday 11 November 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · BNYC Multipurpose Hall