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
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...
International Youth Day: Building Hope in Uncertain Times
"How is Lesotho?" The answer is heavy, uncertain, and deeply concerning. We've had years of steady progress with more people than ever accessing HIV treatment, glimmers of hope in job creation and economic growth, and a significant shift towards social justice....
Stories
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...
Now I can Stand on My Feet
Meet Reitumetse: “Now I Can Stand on My Feet”When we arrived at the small home where 13-year-old Reitumetse Leleka lives with his aunt, uncle, and young cousin, he greeted us with a shy smile—one that quickly grew wider as he realized we had come to hear his story....
International Day of the Girl
On October 11, 2025, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of girls everywhere. The International Day of the Girl shines a light on the ongoing inequalities that too many girls still face around the world. It’s also a day to recognize the power of...
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...