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15/06/2026

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11/06/2026

NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING – WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY COMMEMORATION

Youth Home Lesotho – Berea Chapter would like to inform members, partners, supporters, and the general public that the World Menstrual Hygiene Day Commemoration that was scheduled to take place on 10 June 2026 at Mokoallong Government Primary School, Mapoteng, Berea, has been postponed and will be held after schools reopen.

This decision was made due to unforeseen challenges that affected our preparations and the successful implementation of the activity. We believe that rescheduling the event will allow us to deliver a more impactful and meaningful programme for the learners and the school community.

We remain fully committed to promoting menstrual health, dignity, and confidence among young girls and ensuring that no girl misses school because of her period.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who has already expressed interest in supporting this initiative through donations, partnerships, and words of encouragement.
Your support remains highly appreciated, and we continue to welcome contributions of sanitary pads and financial donations as we prepare for the new date.
The revised date will be communicated in due course.

Together, we can ensure that every girl has access to menstrual hygiene products and the support she needs to thrive.

WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY COMMEMORATION 2026

Although World Menstrual Hygiene Day has passed, the conversation and action cannot stop.

Youth Home Lesotho – Berea Chapter will commemorate this important day by visiting Mokoallong Government Primary School, Mapoteng, Berea on 10 June 2026 to support young girls through menstrual health awareness and sanitary pad donations.

Many girls continue to miss school simply because they lack access to sanitary products and safe spaces to discuss menstrual health.

Together, we can help change that.
We are therefore calling upon individuals, members, businesses, partners, and well-wishers to support this initiative through:
- Donating sanitary pads
- Financial contributions (any amount matters)
- Supporting awareness and dignity for young girls

Your contribution, no matter how small, can help keep a girl in school, protect her dignity, and build her confidence.

Let us come together and ensure that no girl misses school because of her period.
For donations and support, kindly contact the Berea Chapter team.

Empower the Dream. Embrace the Future.

07/06/2026

MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

This month, Youth Home Lesotho joins the global community in raising awareness about men’s mental health and encouraging open conversations around emotional wellbeing.

Too often, men and boys are expected to stay silent about their struggles. We want to remind every young man that strength is not silence, and seeking support is not weakness.

Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or status. Together, we can create safe spaces where young people feel supported, heard, and understood.

- Talk openly
- Support one another
- Seek help when needed
- Prioritize your mental wellbeing

Remember: Your mental health matters. You matter.

Let us continue building communities where young people feel safe to speak, heal, and grow.

Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development Lesotho Department of Youth Lesotho Sam Ntsokoane Matekane UNDP Lesotho

04/06/2026

WORLD MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY COMMEMORATION 2026

Although World Menstrual Hygiene Day has passed, the conversation and action cannot stop.

Youth Home Lesotho – Berea Chapter will commemorate this important day by visiting Mokoallong Government Primary School, Mapoteng, Berea on 10 June 2026 to support young girls through menstrual health awareness and sanitary pad donations.

Many girls continue to miss school simply because they lack access to sanitary products and safe spaces to discuss menstrual health.

Together, we can help change that.
We are therefore calling upon individuals, members, businesses, partners, and well-wishers to support this initiative through:
- Donating sanitary pads
- Financial contributions (any amount matters)
- Supporting awareness and dignity for young girls

Your contribution, no matter how small, can help keep a girl in school, protect her dignity, and build her confidence.

Let us come together and ensure that no girl misses school because of her period.
For donations and support, kindly contact the Berea Chapter team.

Empower the Dream. Embrace the Future.

02/06/2026

MENTAL HEALTH & UNEMPLOYMENT

Youth Home Lesotho is proud that our Vice Chairperson for Leribe Chapter, Mrs. Makatleho Makateng, participated in an important webinar discussion focusing on Mental Health and Unemployment.

The discussion highlighted a painful reality faced by many young people today: unemployment does not only affect finances, it also affects mental health.

Many young people experience stress, anxiety, frustration, depression, and feelings of worthlessness due to:
- Inability to meet everyday needs
- Constant job application rejections
- Pressure from society and families
- Uncertainty about the future

During the discussion, participants were encouraged to recognize and use their skills to create opportunities for themselves rather than waiting for opportunities to always come from elsewhere.

Mrs. Makateng also shared her personal experience about the realities of depression among young people and how stigma and lack of awareness can delay support when it is needed most.

As Youth Home Lesotho, we believe that conversations around mental health should not remain silent conversations.

Let us continue raising awareness, supporting one another, and creating safe spaces where young people can speak openly about mental health.
Because mental health matters. Because young people matter.

Department of Youth Lesotho Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development Lesotho UNDP Lesotho School and Children's Homes Agency of Social workers Lesotho-Sachswal Sam Ntsokoane Matekane

28/05/2026

YOUTH HOME LESOTHO | REPRESENTING YOUTH VOICES

We are proud to announce that our Vice Chairperson for Leribe Chapter, Mrs. Makatleho Makateng, will be joining an important discussion hosted by Mind of Steel Organization Lesotho under the theme:
“Mental Health & Unemployment – The Psychology of Waiting”

As a Mental Health Advocate, Mrs. Makateng will contribute to critical conversations around the realities faced by young people, particularly the impact that unemployment has on mental health, wellbeing, hope, and resilience.
At Youth Home Lesotho, we remain committed to ensuring that young people are represented in spaces that shape conversations around youth development, mental health, and social change.

Date: 31st May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Google Meet

We wish our Vice Chairperson all the best as she continues to represent not only Leribe Chapter but young people across Lesotho.
Together, we empower the dream and embrace the future.

Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development Lesotho Department of Youth Lesotho School and Children's Homes Agency of Social workers Lesotho-Sachswal

28/05/2026

Our Vice Chairperson for Leribe Chapter 👏❤️

KNOW OUR GUESTS

Makatleho Makateng 🇱🇸

Makatleho is a Student Sociologist at the National University of Lesotho and a passionate advocate for youth, mental health, and social change. A depression survivor and poetess, she uses her story and voice to champion emotional wellbeing, inclusion, and resilience for young people across Lesotho.

She leads as Vice Chairperson of the Leribe Chapter at Youth Home Lesotho and serves as Chairperson of REPSSI YAC, where she works to empower youth and advance community development.

23/05/2026

YOUTH DIALOGUE – MAFETENG
🗓️ 22 May 2026
Thakaneng, Mafeteng

Youth Home Lesotho - Mafeteng Chapter joined key stakeholders including the National AIDS Commission (NAC) and Lesotho Planned Parenthood Association (LPPA) for an important Youth Dialogue focused on the challenges affecting young people in Lesotho and possible solutions.

During the dialogue, critical issues raised included:
- High youth unemployment
- Poverty and lack of startup capital
- HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancy
- Limited awareness of youth rights
- Lack of platforms for youth engagement

Stakeholders shared their ongoing interventions and committed to strengthening collaboration in empowering young people through:
- Skills development and vocational training
- Sexual and reproductive health education
- Youth-friendly health services
- Youth business incubation projects
- Awareness campaigns on youth rights
- More district-level youth dialogues

As Youth Home Lesotho, we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe spaces for young people, promoting youth empowerment, and advocating for practical solutions that improve the lives of Basotho youth.

Together, we can build a future where every young person is informed, empowered, and given equal opportunities to thrive.

Sam Ntsokoane Matekane UNDP Lesotho Department of Youth Lesotho

21/05/2026

Maseru Chapter Represents Youth Home Lesotho at the 4th High-Level Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) Forum

Yesterday, the Maseru Chapter proudly represented Youth Home Lesotho at the 4th High-Level Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) Forum hosted by the Government of Lesotho through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development together with the CAFI Project at Avani Maseru Hotel.

The dialogue focused on improving Lesotho’s business environment and increasing access to finance for the public sector, private sector, and individuals under the theme:
“Accelerating Private Investment for Development.”

Important sectors highlighted as key drivers for economic growth included:

- Textile
- Agriculture
- Tourism
- Sports
- Arts
- Culture

The discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration between the public sector, private sector, and individuals in sharing skills, supporting innovation, and producing local products. It was also highlighted that upcoming trainings will mainly target young people and women to strengthen entrepreneurship and economic participation.

As Youth Home Lesotho, we believe this presents a great opportunity for young people to initiate impactful projects, contribute to national development, and position themselves as active partners in building Lesotho’s economy.

We remain committed to empowering youth and creating platforms that promote innovation, leadership, and sustainable development.

Sam Ntsokoane Matekane UNDP Lesotho Department of Youth Lesotho

10/05/2026

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