Programs...Africa...Lesotho

Hover mouse over the "Notes" link.      Click "Link" to access photo library on Flickr.      Click the arrow to run a Slideshow. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer Health & Community Center, Qholaqhoe In 2008, CRY was able to access a grant which has enabled the Rebobthe Church to erect a permanent building to house their activities, relating to job creation and health care. Qholaquoe is the main village in Makhoekhweng Province, North East Lesotho, with a population of some 12,000 extremely poor Basotho people. Lesotho is listed as the world’s poorest nation and is currently suffering a prolonged drought. Unemployment is 70%, has a 38% HIV/AIDS infection rate, and medical provision and social services are minimal. Educational opportunities are limited, and literacy levels are low, with little skills training such as farming or business generally. All these issues are being addressed in this centre.