From March – July 2024, The Hub implemented an innovative cross-sectional survey – designed and conducted in collaboration with citizen scientists – and gathered data among more than 150 hair stylists and 300 clients across Lesotho. The survey assessed the acceptability and feasibility of offering SRH services (for example oral contraceptives, menstrual products, HIV self-testingContinue reading “Exploring hair salons as potential venues for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health services in Lesotho”
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Fak’ugesi with Chimère
By: Pontšo Sekhesa, Kananelo Moshabesha From October 2-5, 2024, five members of The Hub team were invited by Chimère communities to attend the Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival. This vibrant African digital festival, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, provided the team with an exciting opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, art, and culture. ThroughContinue reading “Fak’ugesi with Chimère”
New space open!
In partnership with rise and with support from Glasswaters Foundation, an innovative construction project using shipping containers was opened in March hosting a library, learning- and storage space! The library is made possible with book donations from: The structure also provides an extra classroom and quiet learning space and includes secure storage space. With supportContinue reading “New space open!”
The Hub’s 2023 Annual Report
In 2023, The Hub successfully continued to implement our aim of fostering a community of young people in Lesotho who are skilled, motivated and socially conscious. We have a long-term vision for The Hub of sustainability and skills transfer, with staff, participants and those who gain skills able to pass these on others and inContinue reading “The Hub’s 2023 Annual Report”
Digital Arts for Climate Change Education
From July – December 2023, in partnership the Embassy of France in South Africa, The Hub took a creative, collaborative and participatory approach to raising awareness and seeking solutions to climate change and related social issues with digital arts for change – through animation, design, photography, and music production. According to Help Lesotho: “Girls andContinue reading “Digital Arts for Climate Change Education”
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