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About Peace Corps in Lesotho
Volunteers in Lesotho work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education and Health sectors. During their service in Lesotho, Volunteers learn to speak Sesotho.
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About Lesotho
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Living Conditions in Lesotho
Living arrangements can vary. Find out about the access you'll have to modern communications and more. -
Packing Guidance for Lesotho
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Stories From Lesotho
Read stories from Volunteers about what it's like to live and work. -
Projects in Lesotho
Learn about the different projects underway.
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Opportunities in Lesotho
Peace Corps Volunteer
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Peace Corps Response
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Virtual Service Pilot
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Photo gallery
A community health worker in Lesotho holds a baby.
A Volunteer holds her host family "sister" in Lesotho.
Learning geography in Lesotho.
Volunteer Joel demonstrates a math concept for students in Lesotho.
Volunteers surrounded by children in a Lesotho classroom.
Students walking to school in Lesotho. Education is key to reducing the high rates of HIV/AIDS in the country.
Many Volunteers in Lesotho do outreach to support nomadic "herd boys," who live away from their families for many years, tend to be less educated, and are at higher risk for HIV/AIDS.
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Featured Volunteer Profile
Drew W.
Lesotho
Math and English Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Taylor and I applied together to 'serve where needed most.' It was scary at the time, but it was the right choice … We are so happy and proud to be serving together in the 'Mountain Kingdom.'"
Read about Drew's experience
Featured Volunteer Profile
Nadirah R.
Lesotho
Primary Education Volunteer
Peace Corps Volunteer
"Learning a variety of ways to cook food with my host family has been an easy way to connect, share stories, and learn more of the local language."
Read about Nadirah's experience
