Ogomoditswe Monare on Growing in Confidence and Sharing Her Voice in Khwai
In the quiet hours of the morning in Khwai, Ogomoditswe Monare moves through her work with calm focus. Soft-spoken yet determined, her journey is one of confidence discovered and voice reclaimed.
“I used to keep everything to myself,” she says. “Wild Shots Outreach changed that.”
Through a photography workshop hosted by the Natural Selection Foundation, Ogomoditswe discovered more than technical skills — she discovered self-belief. Seeing her home through a camera lens allowed her to recognise her own perspective as valuable.
Shortly after the workshop, she was offered a position at the lodge in Khwai. Today, she plays an integral role behind the scenes, carrying herself with quiet pride.
“Now I speak,” she says simply. “I share my story.”
Wild Shots gave Ogomoditswe more than a camera — it gave her confidence, connection, and opportunity. In doing so, it helped shape not only a career, but a future rooted in conservation, belonging, and purpose.