Thetsane youths training follows after the first phase in Hlotse
Staff Writer
Khaya Holdings will on Monday begin equipping young people with media and television skills as part of the second phase of the organisations’ Film for Community Action (FCA) programme.
The initiative is being held in collaboration with youths from Communications minister Nthati Moorosi’s constituency.
The seven-day training focuses on skills development that includes camera operation, editing, make-up, directing and acting skills among others, said one of the trainers, Dr Paul. B, Luanga. Apart from the media skills, the youths would also receive mental health training, said Luanga, who is a psychotherapist by profession.
“Traditionally, after the training, we produce a short film but this time around we have a very overwhelming response from the youth in Ha-Thetsane, so we will produce two short films and at the end of it all, they will get certificates of attendance while also gaining hands on production experience,” Dr Luanga said.
Tumahole Lechesa who is the managing partner for Khaya said, “As Khaya Holdings, we are trying to complement the government’s efforts in creating the much-needed employment for the youths and equip them with the necessary skills”.
The training is sponsored by Mergence Lesotho and Econet Telecoms and supported by the Youth and Gender ministry.
The first phase of the training saw over 500 youths trained across the country and they were offered introductory courses in various film aspects, including scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, editing, photography, acting, and makeup.
FCA and Khaya Holdings producer, Puseletso Trinny Sekese, said the programme stood as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment, dedicated to shaping the next generation of filmmakers in Lesotho.
“Film For Community Action is more than a workshop; it’s a gateway to reducing unemployment and creating a generation of innovators in Lesotho. Through film making, acting, storytelling, makeup, and related topics, we empower the youth to forge their paths, turning creativity into viable careers,” Sekese said at the time.
