Projects in Lesotho

Education

Education Volunteers work to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Lesotho. They work hand-and-hand with the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to support primary school learners to increase their literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Volunteers support primary school learners to improve literacy in English and mathematics (grades 1-4) and maintain healthy lifestyles (grades 4-7) through the teaching of life skills-based sexuality education (LBSE).

In addition to planning and facilitating classes Volunteers help monitor and assess student performance. And through communities of practice, they exchange ideas and teaching techniques with their fellow counterparts to enhance the quality of teaching in the schools they serve.

Volunteers also help establish functional school and community libraries and assist communities in mitigating the effects of HIV/AIDS. Finally, they often support extracurricular activities for students, such as sports, drama clubs, cultural activities, and subject-related groups.

Health

Health Volunteers in Lesotho support TB, HIV care and treatment, nutrition, and Health Systems Strengthening within health facilities and communities, responding to the country’s high burden of these diseases. They work with clinic staff, counterparts, village health workers, and community members to design and deliver health promotion sessions on priority topics such as TB/HIV prevention, referrals, nutrition, and positive living. Volunteers also take part in community outreach, conduct home visits with village health workers, and coordinate clubs and camps for individuals affected by TB and HIV. Their nutrition work includes supporting local clubs, promoting fruit tree planting, encouraging the use of solar food dryers, advocating healthy eating, and helping establish community and keyhole gardens. Additionally, Volunteers collaborate with health facility staff to strengthen systems by improving pharmaceutical commodity management to ensure essential drug availability and supporting accurate health information reporting for data-driven decision-making.