Programs and Events  

Christmas in April

May 4, 2005

Ambassador Joseph Huggins and the Managing Director of Barclays Bank

On April 18, 2005, U.S. Ambassador Joseph Huggins and the Managing Director of Barclays Bank of Botswana Ltd. hosted the handover ceremony for Christmas in April, a toy and clothing drive for vulnerable children in Botswana. The purpose of the drive, which was launched on March 7, was to collect new and gently used clothing and toys to be donated to needy children throughout Botswana. Donations were placed in specially marked bins at Barclays bank branches in Botswana, the American Embassy and seven participating primary and secondary schools in Gaborone.