Chaikhwa Lobatse

Chaikhwa Lobatse is an above knee amputee, working as a general nurse in the Ministry of Health, Botswana for two and a half years. Due to her passion and experience as a cancer survivor, she is currently working in an oncology clinic, supporting cancer patients, and motivating and inspiring them as a living example. Chaikhwa is also coordinating a cancer support group in Serowe, which raises cancer awareness on the common cancers in Botswana. In this role, she provides support to cancer patients and their caregivers. She volunteers to inspire and motivate the youth and the disabled on living positively and fighting to win, promoting self-acceptance, and development among the disabled. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she plans to continue her motivational talks, raising cancer awareness and advocating for the disabled.