The Scouts see education, at an early age, as a key way of addressing the problems which ravage their country. They recognise that early sexual activity in young people can often profoundly effect their lives and have significant consequences such as a lack of education (early school dropouts), unwanted/unsupported children, social exclusion, poverty, sexual abuse, etc.

Scouting has the framework, experience and method for educating young people and in 2004, the Botswana Scouts developed a programme to reach as many young people as possible and educate them about sexual and reproductive health issues.

They are therefore working to:
- train Scout leaders, and other youth educators, about sexual reproductive health education.
- conduct workshops, forums, and activities for target groups.
- train Scouts as peer educators.
- run special programmes (with Girl Guides) for girls and young women; orphans; out-of-school youth.
- include this subject in the everyday Scout programme and activities such as camps, jamborees, etc.
- teach skills such as relationships conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, assertiveness, and responsible decision making.
- involve and encourage other youth organisations and community groups; reaching parents through their children.
- raise money to further our educational work, and for specific aid to certain projects.

In August 2007, for the Centenary of Scouting, they will have a nationwide celebration to demonstrate their project, with the active participation of the President of the Republic, who is also the Chief Scout. They know they are making a difference, but the battle continues and there is so much more to do.