The arrival of Covid-19 shifted everything for us here in Lesotho – as it did in countries around the world! At The Hub in Morija, we closed all indoor operations in March 2020. We transitioned into online activism, creating open-source, multimedia Covid-19 educational content in Sesotho, all available as free downloads from our website. WeContinue reading “WordPower 2020: Covid-19”
Tag Archives: Activism
Weekend Workshop: Drama for Radio
From February 8-9, 2020 The Hub hosted award-winning theatre director Jessica Lejowa for a Weekend Workshop on Drama for Radio. Participants researched, wrote, and recorded scripts that tackle topics including mental health, human trafficking and the LGBTIQA+ community in the church. “We need to ensure that the opinions, experiences and welfare of children become a central agenda in publicContinue reading “Weekend Workshop: Drama for Radio”
Weekend Workshop: Corruption
From October 19-20, 2019 The Hub hosted Thato Toeba for a Weekend Workshop on Corruption – What it is, and how it affects us in Lesotho. Participants had many informative and thought-provoking discussions, looking at a number of elements that shape corruption in the context of Lesotho – including our free market economy, external institutionsContinue reading “Weekend Workshop: Corruption”
Weekend Workshop: Storytelling in Photography
From October 4-5, 2019 The Hub hosted Leila Hall and Meri Hyöky for a Weekend Workshop on Storytelling in Photography. The topic was climate change and environmental destruction. Participants documented different focus themes, including #deforestation, water supplies, #drought and litter. they received group feedback on their photos, and went out to take more photos based onContinue reading “Weekend Workshop: Storytelling in Photography”
Weekend Workshop: Creative Writing
From September 8-9, 2019 The Hub hosted Leila Hall for a Weekend Workshop on Creative Writing. Day 1 had participants discussing the elements of powerful storytelling, and getting tips for how to bring writing to life, and completed a series of free-writing exercises. On Day 2 participants used their freewrites from the previous day asContinue reading “Weekend Workshop: Creative Writing”
