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.
Looking for Peg’s original Letters from Lesotho?
Camp Chronicles: Day 3
Day 3 at Leadership Camp in Lesotho was packed with meaningful activities and energy. Campers participated in life skills sessions on adolescence and resilience, received one-on-one psychosocial support, and debated strategies to prevent HIV in honor of World AIDS...
Camp Chronicles: Day 2
Campers began the day with a powerful session on self-awareness, focusing on self-love, respect, and the impact of their actions. They then learned about goal-setting and confidence from inspiring Help Lesotho alumni. The afternoon buzzed with energy and laughter...
Camp Chronicles: Day 1
Leadership Camp is in full swing, uniting high school students from across Lesotho for five days of growth, connection and leadership development. 200 students were invited to this year's camp, marking Lesotho’s 200th year as a country. Follow their journey by...
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
So… nobody’s heard of Lesotho? Let’s fix that!
Recently, it’s come to our attention that some people think nobody has heard of Lesotho. Well, we’re here to change that. Lesotho is so much more than just a name on a map. It’s a nation full of history, culture resilience, and breathtaking beauty. Let’s take a moment...
Why we work with boys and men in Lesotho
Fostering gender equality means engaging everyone in the fight for change—including boys and men. We work to empower them with knowledge to uphold the rights of women and girls by challenging cultural norms about gender roles and actively addressing the pervasive...
The 2024 Pearl Program Graduates
Each year, 100 young girls from ages 12-15 are invited to participate in our Pearl Program. During monthly training days, over the course of a year, these young girls are given the opportunity to learn life skills to help them succeed in high school. Topics include...
Stories
Meet some young leaders from camp!
Hape, 20Leadership Camp, 2024 Hape has found Leadership Camp to be an incredible experience, especially the chance to connect with others. She values sharing her problems and listening to those of her peers. "I learned I should be good to others, I should help change...
Transformed Young Men
Many development organizations focus their efforts on empowering girls and women. While Help Lesotho ultimately seeks to support gender equity and improved well-being for girls and women, we recognize the importance of including boys and men in programming in order to...
Manthailane’s Story
23-year-old Manthailane is proof of the long-term impact of investing in education. One of four children raised by a single mother, Manthailane is the only sibling to have graduated from high school. She was sponsored by Help Lesotho for both her school fees and...
Why we work with boys and men in Lesotho
Fostering gender equality means engaging everyone in the fight for change—including boys and men. We work to empower them with knowledge to uphold the rights of women and girls by challenging cultural norms about gender roles and actively addressing the pervasive...