By providing a resource space and learning opportunities, The Hub seeks to address the social and economic injustices that young people in Lesotho face, namely: poverty, high unemployment rates, and limited access to technology, the internet and resources for creativity and learning. The Hub creates opportunities to utilize information and communications technology for research and artistic expression. In particular, it is a venue for young people to receive training and to practice using digital media equipment for the production of visual art. Below are some of The Hub’s success stories:
Building scholars
In December 2022, former Hub volunteer and student Tšepiso Mahooe graduated from the Advanced Photography Program at Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg. Tšepiso first picked up a camera at photography workshops run by The Hub, and gained access to the Market Photo Workshop as a result of her hard work and determination. The Hub also assisted Tšepiso financially for the duration of her studies.
Countless thanks to Tšepiso for her grit and determination, as well as to everyone who, through The Hub, supported her studies! We are certain that her future is bright!
Building skills for employment
Several of The Hub’s former volunteers have used the skills gained at The Hub in the production of visual art to gain employment and educational opportunities beyond The Hub.
Former Hub volunteer Liteboho Molato has worked at Soofia International School since 2021 as a digital content creator. Follow their social media to see his work @soofiainternationalschool!
Building agents of change
Limpho Thoahlane attended a photography workshop with a focus on climate change, and a Media and Information Literacy workshop at The Hub in 2019. As a result of the workshops, she became interested in environmental issues and began using social media with a purpose, which turned into an opportunity to open a plastic recycling company. This company, Pheha Plastic is located in Morija, and not only recycles plastic and reduces plastic pollution, but also creates beautiful products for sale, made from recycled plastic.
Congratulations to Pheha Plastic for making it to the top 2 of Prime Minister Sam Matekane’s Sebabatso youth entrepreneurship initiative!
Stream the podcast episode: https://www.uncensored.org.za/limpho-thoahlane-a-portrait-of-resilience-and-environmental-stewardship-episode-1/
Mentoring changemakers
The Hub has acted as a mentor for a Matsieng based NGO, Heal Our Land Organisation, which works to promote and protect education, human dignity, gender equality and public health in Matsieng and surrounding communities.
Capacity Building
The Hub has organised capacity building workshops on topics such as fundraising, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, with other organisations in attendance as a way of sharing resources and building capacity. Many thanks to our partners who make such events possible!
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