Meike Statema: An Angel from Holland at 3rd Lola Kenya Screen

By Rushel Rangala

They say that goodness comes from the heart and is a self-driven virtue. Ms Meike Statema is a beautiful lady from Holland who loves to help and upgrade young people from a low status. She is the coordinator of the Lola Kenya film festival. This is an organization that deals with young people who aspire to be journalists and filmmakers. I had a one-on-one session with her which revealed what young people mean to her. She has a good initiative for children and works towards developing an identity for young people.

Besides having a great insight on languages, she likes good food, dancing and definitely working in the media. She also works with IDFA, an organisation that deals with international films. This is a clear indication of her love for film and her un-ending support towards this.

One of the things that Meike hates and has always been against is the way parents and adults control young people. She says this is hindering the growth and development of talent in young people.

She loves Kenya and since her arrival on Saturday she has been enjoying her stay. In her country Holland, children are getting a lot of exposure in the media since it has been included in the school program. She believes film can take people, especially children, a step further

Her education has been successful all the way through to Amsterdam University where she studied media and film-making, earning her great achievement.

Being a young, beautiful and unmarried lady she would wish to one day get married and bear children. Apart from this she has great ambitions in life, through her work she would like to reach many people especially children through film. Also she would like to continue with Lola Kenya Screen and take it to greater heights.

Meike’s dream is for the Government and other well wishers to realize what young people can be able to offer and extend a helping hand. In Holland the Government gives funds to young people to develop their talents.

Imagine what a beautiful world we would be living in if we had many people like Meike.That is why I cannot deny that she is an angel sent from heaven. I hope through her lifestyle people may be touched and create a difference in Kenya. Its obvious that her helping hand can only be defined as a golden hand from Holland.

About the Author:
Rushel Rangala, 16, a member of the Lola Kenya Screen 2008 Festival Press, attends Cardinal Otunga High School in Mosocho, Kisii, Kenya.

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