Sentebale - Sentebale's Work

Sentebale's Work

Sentebale focuses on supporting vulnerable children. The charity runs five key projects to enable communities to improve health, care and education.

• Mamohato Network and Camps – This programme contains three initiatives.

1. Sentebale runs week long camps for HIV –positive children. These camps are led by Sentebale and supported by volunteers and health clinics. They are intended to educate and improve the confidence of children affected by HIV.
2. Network clubs for camp alumni are held twice a month. The aim of these camps is to foster “expert patients” who can educate the community and keep themselves and others safe.
3. Caregiver days connect medical professionals with the children and their families. This initiative has been successful in improving AntiRetroViral therapy (ARV) LINKS adherence and community support for those affected by HIV

• Herd Boys Education Programme – providing basic education to Herd Boys. This includes maths, literacy, learning to grow their own produce and HIV/AIDS knowledge and awareness. Sentebale supports five herd boy schools funding teachers, refurbishing properties, providing food and educational materials.

• Care for Vulnerable Children programme – Sentebale partners with 13 community led organisations across Lesotho providing education, care and support to some of the most disadvantaged children; those with disabilities and those who are orphans. Sentebale supports these organisations by providing funding, training and development support.

• School Bursaries – Sentebale offers bursaries for children to complete secondary school. These bursaries are comprehensive covering the hidden costs of education, such as clothing, food and educational resources.

• Letsema – A collaborative network connecting all the NGOs, grassroots organisations and community groups in Lesotho working with vulnerable children. Letsema is a communication and planning tool for groups enabling them to share information, tools and successes.