Youth engaged on BOT50 signage

The signage would be put in villages and towns across Botswana as part of the decorations ahead of the independence celebrations on September 30 this year.  The coordinator of Thapong, Reginald Bakwena told Arts & Culture that they have targetted unemployed youth from various districts across the country.  He said the project is a way of creating temporary employment for the youth.

“It is also a skill-sharing platform and every week we bring in different young people to work on the signage,” he said.  Bakwena added that they would reach youth in remote areas so that they can also contribute.  “It is not a sustainable project yes, but the youth get reward and then have something to put on the table,” he said.  Bakwena said the project is a boost for Thapong because they have a lot of unemployed artists who needs hands-on experience.