Africa-Press – Lesotho. The Center for Research, Innovation and International Development Project – Eureka Groupement d’Interet Economique (GIE), Center for Inter-University Research for Sustainable Development (CIRPS)
in collaboration with Trans Vanguard Lesotho have revealed their partnership in a project that aims to promote scientific and cultural exchange. This partnership will open
scholarship opportunities for post-secondary students to undertake professional development under online courses ranging from three-month professional diploma.
“The principal [objectives] of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached by the parties is to promote scientific and
cultural exchange; enhance the technological know-how of Basotho as well as to facilitate technology transfer from Europe to Africa; vice-versa; and to jointly coordinate
the ongoing “Three-Month or Six-Month or One-Year Highly Subsidized Online Professional Diploma Programmes to capacitate Africa” (especially Basotho in
this regard) by training and re-skilling them in order to meet up with the contemporary demands of the post COVID-19 Labour Markets,” this is per the statement outlining the partnership agreement.
Speaking at the media briefing on Tuesday, Trans Vanguard Lesotho Director Reentseng Letsoela said the association was formed in 2017 by professionals from development and business fraternities
with the purpose to empower and engage adolescent girls, young women and at risk people to realize their potentials in leadership, community development
and green entrepreneurship. “We partnered with Eureka institution in February 2022 and found that it has opportunities for scholarships and projects from the
European Union (EU), which aim to assist underdeveloped countries in Africa. Trans Vanguard wholeheartedly welcomed the partnership project as its objectives
are in line with its vision and mission,” he said. Letsoela encouraged Basotho, especially those who are searching for post-secondary opportunities, to utilize
the chance to develop their skills through various educational departments which can be accountable to the current difficulties across the world – climate
change and Covid-19 pandemic being the most critical. There are 22 Professional Diploma Courses related to Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Business
Management, Climate Change and Renewable Energy that are to be accessed online. “This will be the first scholarship opportunity by EUREKA in Lesotho, it will
award €2000 for each course excluding $40 administration fee. The Lesotho Ambassador to Rome, Italy Chief Thesele Maseribane said there are plenty of scholarship opportunities for
Basotho in Italy and the entire Europe, though they are not being used. He urged Trans Vanguard and the Private Sector Foundation of Lesotho to work hard to
recruit more Basotho. “EUREKA is one of the fairest entities and I complement Trans Vanguard for establishing this partnership which will help undergraduates
and graduates to further improve their skills,” he said. Maseribane said this opportunity will enable youth to partake in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), saying it is
important for people to recognize educational developments and new technological innovations. Cautioning against human trafficking, he urged scholars to engage the Ministry of Home
Affairs during their applications and all other offers abroad, so that the responsible ambassador can officially be informed about the procedures for their safety.
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