MECO is a children and youth organization formed in February 2015 by two ambitious individuals who saw the need for environmental and cultural education and awareness. The founders are individuals who have vast knowledge and interest regarding environmental and cultural studies and administration. The aim of MECO is to create a future that is aware of its environment and proud of its culture. It i
s through education and practice that we will have a sustainable future. MECO, with an aim of embarking on environmental and cultural education is seeking a new way to preserve and promote the environment and heritage. MECO requests that every youth and child spare some time in their life towards serving the environment and culture by spreading pride and responsibility to these two aspects. The birth of MECO as a non-profit making NGO marks the beginning of a journey to empower the youth in Lesotho so that they can participate in a process of meaningful change and initiative. At the heart of MECOs duty, is the conviction that the environment and culture intertwine and through careful implementation these two can actually save each other. MECO has a Sesotho name which is significant of the Lesotho Orchid named Makholela; an indigenous plant to Basotho. MECO is open to any children and youth to become members.
