Vlogs from Lesotho
Since 2024, we’ve been sharing Vlogs from Lesotho—a fresh take on Founder Dr. Peg Herbert’s beloved Letters from Lesotho (2004–2023).
Follow along with Executive Director Kate as she reconnects with staff and shares the latest from our two busy centres.
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Vlog from Lesotho #4 2025
Every day in Lesotho, we see hope grow in our program participants. From kids making friends on the play structure, to young mothers finding their purpose as tutors, to teenagers jumping out of their seats to be called on to share their feelings, feeling connected to...
Vlog from Lesotho #3 2025
In our latest vlog from Lesotho, join us on an unforgettable journey to the Mountain Kingdom—seen through the eyes of some of our supporters who joined us in spring 2025. Over one unforgettable week, the group immersed themselves in Help Lesotho programs and Basotho...
Vlog from Lesotho #2 2025
In Lesotho, song is more than just music—it’s a living, breathing part of the culture. Traditional lipina (songs) and motjeko (dance) have been passed down for generations, showcasing the collective spirit of the Basotho people. Whether in celebration, grief or...
Letters from Lesotho
Since her first trip to Lesotho in 2004, Peg Herbert has written letters to her family, friends and supporters about her experiences and the progress of the organization. Peg’s Letters tell the full history of Help Lesotho in the authentic and passionate words of its Founder.
Recent News and Updates
Building Confidence Through Play
How Smart Kids is Changing Learning in Rural LesothoOn a warm, sunny afternoon in the rural community of Nokong, the sounds of laughter, rhyming songs, and friendly competition float across the hills. A single red-earth dirt road winds through the surrounding...
Hope in Action: Your Impact This Giving Season
Hope Begins Here and Three Reasons to Celebrate!Where Your Donations Are UsedThe UN Recognizes Hope in ActionYou Can Give With ConfidenceHope You Can See and Feel“Giving Season” is now underway, and with it comes a moment to reflect on what we can do for others. For...
Help Lesotho x The Hub
Help Lesotho recently partnered with The Hub in Morija to lead a workshop on psychosocial support, a core element of both our organizations’ work. What is Psychosocial Support? Psychosocial support provides emotional, psychological and social assistance to help...
Stories
Education is More than a Classroom
On International Day of Education, we are reminded that education is more than a classroom. It is dignity, resilience, and the chance to imagine a different future.Manatala joined the Sponsorship Program in 2016Manatala knows this deeply. At just five years old,...
A Different Mosa, a New Me
Meet GIRL4ce Member, Mosa:“A Different Mosa, a New Me”Mosa's life was once defined by cruelty and violence. Growing up, he was abused and encouraged to fight, despite his own aversion to violence. He found an escape and a new purpose through a Facebook post promoting...
Smart Kids Volunteer Stories
What is the Smart Kids program?The initiative was born out of the amplified need to support kids with education and mental health support in 2021, during the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, when children attended school only on a weekly basis. For example, they would...
Building Confidence Through Play
How Smart Kids is Changing Learning in Rural LesothoOn a warm, sunny afternoon in the rural community of Nokong, the sounds of laughter, rhyming songs, and friendly competition float across the hills. A single red-earth dirt road winds through the surrounding...