Posted by Sara Coggins, Kids Connection Manager
During the months of June and July, Interlink was able to provide three video training conferences for orphanage staff as well as youth in a local youth center. They covered basic video knowledge (such as composition and lighting) as well as basic video editing. Steve Mirer, a friend of IRI, currently living in Madrid and sponsoring two children through Kids Connection, provided the training.
The staff of Savva orphanage were exceptionally grateful for this training. Two years ago, IRI (as a result of the Kids Conneciton program) was able to purchase a video camera for the orphanage. Having someone train them in video techniques and editing was something they had desired for a while. We are very thankful for Steve's willingness to come to Kazakhstan and build into their knowledge.
The youth from Inalien (a local youth center) were also very appreciative of the training they received. Their organization recently received grant money to purchase a video camera, but had no knowledge of how to operate one. This training came at the perfect time for them. They are excited to be able to try out their new techniques on their new camera.
