Connecting Batswana through care, dignity and shared responsibility.
BAVA Threads of Home is a community-led initiative that collects gently used clothing from Batswana in Victoria and redistributes them through trusted partners in Botswana — ensuring dignity, warmth and care reach those who need it most.
This initiative exists to strengthen the bond between the diaspora and home, reminding us that distance does not break connection.
For many in our community, support is not just about material needs — it is about knowing someone cares.
Through Threads of Home, we:
Honour the principle of Botho — humanity, dignity and compassion
Support individuals and families in need with respect
Reduce waste while increasing community impact
Keep the spirit of shared responsibility alive across borders
Every item donated carries more than fabric — it carries care, intention and connection.
Collect
We gather gently used, high-quality clothing donated by Batswana in Victoria.
Sort & Prepare
Items are carefully sorted to ensure they are clean, appropriate and dignified for redistribution.
Distribute with Care
Clothing is delivered through trusted charitable partners in Botswana, ensuring ethical and respectful distribution.
This initiative is powered by community.
You can support BAVA Threads of Home by:
Donating gently used clothing
Volunteering your time during collection and sorting drives
Partnering with us as a logistics or community organisation
Helping spread the word within your networks
We are committed to:
Transparency and accountability
Ethical handling and distribution of donations
Respecting the dignity of every recipient
Building sustainable, long-term partnerships in Botswana
There are many ways you can get involved involved in this wonderful program. You can help by donated your pre-loved clothes, or your babies clothes ; You can volunteer to help with colection, sort and also delivery of our donations to our partners in Botswana on your next trip home. You can also partner with us, if you have a program at home that helps support families in need by providing pre-loved clothing to them.