Recently, Help Lesotho Executive Director, Kate Lambert, had an interview with the podcast Great.com. The complete video-interview is available by clicking the button below.
Transforming Lives Through Education and Advocacy
Written by: Great.com
Danielle Ribeiro from Great.com interviewed the Help Lesotho’s Executive Director, Kate Lambert as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world.
Nestled in southern Africa, Lesotho is a nation grappling with the devastating impacts of HIV/AIDS, widespread poverty, and systemic inequality. While these challenges may seem overwhelming, Help Lesotho has been dedicated to creating a sustainable path to change for nearly two decades. Since our founding in 2004, we have taken a deeply personal approach, supporting some of the most vulnerable communities by using education and emotional support to foster resilience and leadership.
Today, Kate Lambert, talked with Great.com about how Help Lesotho provides holistic support that empowers individuals to take control of their lives and futures. At the heart of our mission is a focus on those most affected—girls, grandmothers, and young men—equipping them with the tools to overcome adversity. Through innovative programs, we emphasize leadership development, mental health support, life skills, and the reduction of HIV/AIDS stigma.
Education is central to everything we do, and for good reason. In a country where many children have lost parents to HIV/AIDS or face extreme poverty, access to education can be life-changing. Our school-based programs reach over 16,000 children annually, offering vital lessons on HIV prevention, gender equality, and leadership. These sessions not only impart knowledge but also inspire young people to look beyond their daily struggles and imagine a brighter future.
Our work extends far beyond the classroom. Help Lesotho also runs youth leadership programs that provide mentorship and guidance to young men and women, encouraging them to think critically, use their voices, and become agents of change in their communities. In a country where gender-based violence is pervasive, this leadership training is crucial in challenging harmful societal norms and promoting a culture of equality and respect.
Grandmothers, often the caregivers for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS, also find support in our community programs. Through group meetings, they receive emotional support, health information, and life skills training, which empower them to care for their families and contribute to their communities despite immense challenges.
Beyond education and leadership, our mental health initiatives are crucial in providing psychological support to those in crisis, particularly young people impacted by the emotional trauma of HIV/AIDS. By offering both practical and emotional support, we help individuals build resilience, ensuring that our programs create lasting change from within.
With a compassionate, person-centered approach, Help Lesotho has touched the lives of over 250,000 people. Through education, leadership, and mental health programs, we continue to plant the seeds of change, empowering individuals to lead their communities toward a brighter, more hopeful future
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