Inspired by
the efforts and support of a young Motswana boy, Tshimo, Queer Shorts Showcase
Festival organizer, Kat Kai Kol-Kes, has launched the "Bokamoso
Bracelets" campaign. The 50 bracelet limited edition debut collection will
be made to support LGBTI Visibility and Youth in Botswana. “This collaboration
is a symbol of how educating our youth helps them free themselves” says
Kol-Kes, “Tshimo is already a great LGBTI ally at the age of 9, and he will be
making each bracelet. We’re excited to support his business.”
The official
branding "Bokamo50" is inspired by Botswana’s upcoming 50th
Independence, with the name being inspired by the 2015 IDAHOT theme focusing on
LGBT Youth. “Bokamoso, which means Future
in Setswana, is hoped to inspire our allies to wear their support and hope,
quite literally, on a sleeve”
says Kol-Kes. The bracelets will each go for P35 ($3.53) each and will
be on sale starting 8 May 2015. PRE-ORDER via qssfestival@gmail.com
