Ratanang Society

Contact Details:

Mabarete Kheleli, Head of the Association
m: +266 5910 6417

Key Contact:
Mankalimo Makhonofane, Secretary
m: +266 5911 4770

Postal Address:
PO Box 985
Mafeteng 900
Lesotho

Physical Address:
Ha Lempetje

Near Ha Lempetje Primary School in Mafeteng.

Type:

Community-based Organisation

Target Groups:

Orphans and Vulnerable Children,People living with HIV,

Relationships in Lesotho:

Red Cross, RCDP- Reformed Community Development Plan

Main Domain:

Care

Village Location:

Linlokong, Ha Mohapi, Ha Ramarake, Ha Shale, Ha Issac, Lempetje

District Location:

Mafeteng

Core Activities:

To help double orphans in the community
To help the sick in the community especially HIV and AIDS parents who cannot reach the hospitals

As the number of orphans rise daily, we wanted to collect them and make them free of stigmatization in the community by helping them in entertainment like traditional dances and gospel concerts

Activities in Lesotho :

A garden was provided to plant crops and cereals for 22 double orphans in the community.
One orphan who is HIV positive is visited by the members every day to check that he takes medication correctly.
9 female orphans are trained quarterly in cooking basics.

Future Plans:

To reduce stigmatization
To succeed in handy jobs, so OVC can live on their own in future
To make sure that all these orphans have adequate education
To have poultry and piggery projects for income generation

Needs of Organisation:

To have poultry and piggery projects since we would like to sell eggs to the neighboring schools
To be assisted with home based care kit (gloves, cotton wool, methylated spirit, bandages, etc.) for the sick patients at home

Training Needed:
Training on sewing and knitting
Training on how to take care of the sick

Funding:

Red Cross
RCDP

This organisation's info updated on: Tue, Feb 16, 2010

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