Fundraise for Us
Your Creativity Powers
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Bring people together. Inspire generosity. Create impact.
Want to do more than give? Fundraising is a powerful way to support education, mental health, and youth leadership in Lesotho while engaging your own community to be part of the solution. Every fundraiser, large or small, strengthens opportunities for resilience and growth.
Ways to Fundraise
There are many ways to organize a charity fundraising campaign. Most supporters choose activities that reflect their interests, their local community, or a special milestone.
Peer-to-Peer & Social Fundraising
Mobilize your network online with free and simple tools:
- Personal Fundraising Pages
Share your customized fundraising page via email and social media. Contact us at give@helplesotho.org to get started. - Facebook & Instagram Fundraisers
Use live video and social posts to attract engagement and donations. - Third-party Fundraisers
Launch a campaign on CanadaHelps.org or Every.org to let your community share your goal with their own networks.
Community & In-Person Events
Organize a fundraiser that brings people together for fun and purpose:
- Event Fundraisers
Host a walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, trivia night, or polar plunge with pledges tied to participation. - Celebration Fundraisers
Ask for donations to Help Lesotho in lieu of gifts for birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries. - Tribute & memory campaigns
Fundraise in honor or memory of someone special. - Creative Sales
Sell Pearls4Girls jewelry, handmade crafts, or branded merchandise to local businesses. - Recycling Drives
Collect returnables from neighbors and donate the proceeds to support youth programs.
Real People. Real Impact.
Community fundraising expands the reach of our work. See how others are making a difference:
Gary in Bathurst
The Story
Sells Help Lesotho calendars to schools and local shops.
The Impact
Has raised more than $30,000 to date.
Trudy & Ulrike
The Story
Collect recycling from friends and neighbors on Vancouver Island.
The Impact
Raised $60,000 while ensuring items are properly recycled.
Barbara
The Story
Requested donations for her 50th birthday during the pandemic.
The Impact
Raised over $3,000 in her honor.
How to Start a Fundraiser
Getting started is simple and we are here to support you every step of the way:
- Choose an Idea
Pick something that resonates with your interests or community. - Set a Goal
Decide how much you want to raise to support education and health. - Invite Others
Reach out to friends, family, or colleagues to participate.
Share the Why
Tell the story behind your fundraiser to supercharge giving.
Need inspiration? Email us at give@helplesotho.org or call 613-369-5868.
Featured Programs
Grandmother Groups
Join an innovative network of grandmothers raising funds for their counterparts in Lesotho. These groups support grandmothers who are working hard to care for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
We provide photos, videos, and sale items to help your group succeed.
Join an existing group or start a new one.
Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers
- contact info
Schools Helping Schools
A school fundraiser provides a unique opportunity for Canadian students to partner with a school in Lesotho.
Whether through one-time projects or ongoing relationships, your school can provide essential supplies like desks, books, and uniforms.
Learn how your school can make a difference for students in Lesotho, contact us or download our introductory guide.
Other Ways to Support Help Lesotho
Donate
Make a one-time gift to support youth serving programs.
Sponsor a Student
Provide sustained support for a student’s education and future.
Monthly Giving
Provide ongoing support that helps programs grow sustainably.
Corporate Partnerships
Strategic partnerships and workplace giving for businesses.
Every contribution helps expand programs that support young people and communities in Lesotho.