In this episode of Lydiah en Mouvement, we dive deep into a difficult but necessary conversation:

Why are our schools in Botswana experiencing so much vandalism?

And more importantly—what does this say about our students, our systems, and our society?

From broken windows to stolen equipment, burnt classrooms to graffiti-covered walls… the issue goes beyond “bad behaviour.”

It’s about:

✨ student frustration

✨ broken communication

✨ lack of engagement

✨ environments that don’t inspire learning

✨ and a school culture that feels disconnected from the world students live in

As a teacher, interpreter, traveller, and African woman “in movement,” I unpack this topic through the lens of real experience — not statistics alone.

This episode explores:

• The emotional and social reasons behind vandalism
• How school environments affect student identity
• Why discipline alone won’t fix the problem
• A call to rethink how we create safe, inspiring spaces for young people
• What educators, parents, and policymakers can do differently

Whether you are a teacher, parent, student, or someone who cares about the future of Botswana’s education system, this conversation is for you.