60 HOURS ESSAY CHALLENGE – TELL YOUR STORY!
The 60 Hours Essay Challenge invites high school students in Botha-Bothe, Leribe, Berea and Maseru to share their voices and tell the story of the Basotho Nation as we celebrate 60 years of Lesotho’s independence.
Ever wondered where we come from, who we are and where we are going? Now is your chance to tell the story of the Basotho Nation in your own experience.
CHOOSE YOUR STORY
1. Lesotho Before 60
- How was the Basotho Nation formed?
- What can we learn from our history and heritage?
2. Lesotho at 60
- Who are we as Basotho now?
- What makes our nation and identity unique?
3. Lesotho Beyond 60
- What should Lesotho look like for the next generation?
- What’s your vision?
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Be a high school student in Botha-Bothe, Leribe, Berea or Maseru.
- Choose one theme.
- Write between 800 and 1,500 words.
- Include your name, grade, school and contact details.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Date: 21 October 2026
Time: 23:00
HOW TO SUBMIT
Email your essay to: [email protected]
IMPLEMENTED BY
- Goethe-Institut
- GEM Institut
Your story matters. Your voice matters. Be part of documenting our history, celebrating our identity and imagining the future of our nation.
Take up the 60 Hours Essay Challenge and tell your story!