Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018
Since her first trip to Lesotho in 2004, Peg Herbert, Help Lesotho’s Founder and Executive Director, has written letters to her family, friends and supporters about her experiences and the progress of the organization. The following links tell the story of Peg’s current experiences in 2018!
Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018: #6
Khotsong (peace to you all), As I prepare to leave Lesotho, there is much to share. Staff has been holding meetings with the guardians of our sponsored children in various locations. Whether older siblings, single parents, grandparents or distant relatives, they...
Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018: #5
Lumelang, I just returned from our wonderful Pitseng Centre. This jewel in the middle of nowhere helps over 3,000 villagers of all ages feel a sense of belonging, love, fun and learning every year. In June, it will be ten years since the opening. I so clearly remember...
Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018: #4
Lumelang, As I look out the window now, the ground is completely saturated with water. We have been having some unbelievable storms of late and finally the ground is absorbing the water. In all my years here, I have never experienced storms of this ferocity. Last...
Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018: #3
Lumelang, There can be something electrifying about starting a new adventure. Throughout my 5km run this morning, I noticed a steady stream of people moving toward our centre, one adult and one small girl at a time, excitement clear on their faces. Occasionally, I...
Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018: #2
Greetings from Lesotho, Every day so much happens that I don’t know where to start. Almost every interaction I have is with someone who has a story of paralyzing concern and yet, so much hope has been restored. It is remarkable. For example, a priest from one of the...
Peg’s Letters from Lesotho 2018: #1
Lumelang, I have been in Lesotho almost two weeks now, arriving just 30 hours before our first guest! Ken Rutherford, a retired businessman from Toronto, came for a week to explore our approach and learn from our staff and beneficiaries. He was a great guest and is...