Action Lesotho (formally Twinning the Kingdoms LTD)

Core Activities:

Twinning the Kingdoms, which began in mid-2005, links the people of the Kingdom of Kerry in Ireland with the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho to work towards the United Nations Millennium Goals.

Activities in Lesotho:

• In Maputsoe and surrounding villages, to support community development through the building of community development centres and associated activities
• Financial contributions to food for OVCs and others
• Linking of schools with those in Kerry (e.g. St Monicas Primary School, Morate English Medium High School, Kolonyama)
• School building projects e.g. classrooms at St Monicas Primary School and Morate English Medium High School
• Disability project in conjunction with Skillshare International
• Artistic links e.g. with Meshu, Lesotho artist who has visited Kerry
• Support for local business development e.g. Setsoto Weaving in TY
• Support for local agricultural projects e.g. pig rearing in Ha Nyenye and Chonapase
• Support for womens enterprise e.g. making school uniforms, making felt crib figures, knitting group
• Support for marketing and sales of craft products

Future Plans:

Development of enterprise to sustain community projects

Development of group for people with disabilities

Needs of Organisation:
Links with other organisations e.g. funders who might be able to contribute to feeding programme

Funding:

Irish Aid