UNICEF Lesotho

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼! After a strong start yesterday, Day 2 sees even more caregivers bringing their children to health facilities and outreach sites for their measles-rubella vaccine, a simple but powerful step to protect them from preventable diseases. From Tele to Mechechane, health workers, communities, and partners are working tirelessly to ensure every child aged 0–59 months receives free, life-saving protection, including Vitamin A, Albendazole, and OPV. This national effort, led by the Ministry of Health with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF Lesotho , and World Health Organization Lesotho, continues to demonstrate the power of partnership and community action in safeguarding the health of #EveryChild. Let’s keep the momentum strong — spread the word, remind caregivers, and make sure #NoChildIsLeftBehind. A healthier, safer Lesotho starts with every child vaccinated. 💙 #VaccinesWork #ForEveryChildVaccines

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗼 Last week marked two major milestones in Lesotho’s ongoing efforts to protect every child from vaccine-preventable diseases. On 16 October, the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Nthomeng Majara, officially launched the national Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign in Quthing District, reaffirming government’s commitment to safeguard the health of Basotho children. The Deputy Prime Minister urged parents and caregivers, village health workers, health personnel, and community leaders to ensure that every child under five is vaccinated and protected from measles and rubella. With support from World Health Organization Lesotho, UNICEF Lesotho, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and other partners, the MR campaign officially kicks off today, 𝟮𝟬 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 2025, aiming to ensure that every child aged 𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟵 months is reached with life-saving vaccines and Vitamin A for boosted immunity. In another milestone for child health, the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, together with the Minister of Health, officially opened the newly constructed Thaba-Tseka District Vaccine Store — a landmark project implemented by the Ministry of Health and UNICEF Lesotho with support from the Government of Japan under the Japan Emergency Grant Aid. Built to WHO standards, the modern facility strengthens Lesotho’s vaccine storage and distribution capacity, a critical step in Japan’s “Last Mile” strategy to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines across Africa. These achievements underscore Lesotho’s determination to build a healthier, more resilient future for every child. 

The British High Commissioner to Lesotho, H.E. Martine Sobey today paid a courtesy call to the UNICEF Lesotho Representative, Deepak Bhaskaran.  Discussions focused on shared priorities and a continued commitment to advancing child rights, education, and health for #EveryChild in Lesotho.

Lesotho continues to face persistently high rates of childhood stunting, with over one-third of children affected. Strengthening public finance for nutrition is key to changing this reality. This week’s workshop in Maseru, brings together government ministries, UN agencies, civil society, and technical experts to: ✅ Build capacity for nutrition budget analysis and tracking ✅ Foster collaboration for sustainable and equitable financing ✅ Turn strategies into actionable steps for better child nutrition outcomes UNICEF Lesotho, in collaboration with the Government of Lesotho and with support from FNCO and Genesis Analytics, is committed to ensuring that resources for nutrition are predictable, well-managed, and deliver real impact. Investing in nutrition goes beyond feeding children, it’s an investment in the nation’s future. #ForEveryChild

UNICEF Lesotho invites bids from qualified organisations with the expertise and resources to rehabilitate WASH facilities in 10 health care facilities across Maseru, Qacha’s Nek, Quthing, Mohale's Hoek, and Mafeteng. 📅 Deadline: 19th October Details🔗 https://bit.ly/4pMTb4Y

𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀! ④⑤ learners from Teya-teyaneng successfully completed the Waste Mapping course on the YOMA platform and took action by participating in a community clean-up. This was part of the “YOMA Clean Up” initiatives inspired by World Clean Up Day. The #YOMA platform, a UNICEF initiative under Generation Unlimited (GenU), empowers young people to make a social and environmental impact while building skills for a “work-life ready” future. Through the YOMA Waste Mapping Challenge, youth learn to identify waste hotspots using digital tools, earn verifiable digital credentials, and organize clean-up activities in their communities. 𝗬𝗢𝗠𝗔’𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: ✅ Connecting youth with opportunities to learn, earn, and make an impact. ✅ Training young people in digital skills to map waste and organize clean-up activities. ✅ Partnering with local organizations to mobilize youth to actively clean their communities. By combining learning with action, these young leaders not only contributed to a cleaner Teya-teyaneng but also earned recognition for their skills, helping them build a strong digital CV for the future. Discover what’s possible with YOMA 🔗 https://yoma.world/ #WorldCleanupDay #YOMAImpact

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀! Honourable Nono Kgafela-Mokoka, Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education of Botswana, visited Lesotho to exchange lessons on advancing child rights and early childhood education. From school visits to strategic discussions with UN Resident Coordinator Amanda Khozi Mukwashi and UNICEF Representative Deepak Bhaskaran, the visit highlighted innovative approaches, data-driven decision-making, and regional collaboration aimed at advancing child rights and mobilizing resources to improve access and learning outcomes. The mission was hosted by the Ministry of Education and Training in partnership with UNICEF Lesotho, the Roger Federer Foundation, and the Network of Early Childhood Development of Lesotho (NECDOL). #EveryChild 📖 Read more about the visit here 👇

The #Tech4Ed Co-Design Workshop brought together government ministries, development partners, and the private sector to design a shared roadmap for leveraging technology to transform education. Learn more about this milestone 👇 #TransformingEducation #ForEveryChild EdTech Hub

Yesterday, Lesotho took a significant step towards safeguarding its youngest citizens with the launch of the Child-Friendly Communities Initiative, under the call to action #EsengKaNgoana (“Not at the Expense of the Child”). Held in Mafeteng, the day began with a symbolic fun walk before moving into a showcase of integrated child-friendly services. Community health workers, nutritionists, and other service providers demonstrated how holistic care can be delivered safely and inclusively, from nutrition screening and immunization to dental care and counselling. Voices of leaders, alongside songs and community messages, reinforced a simple but powerful truth: children’s rights are non-negotiable. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, WHO Lesotho and other stakeholders, with financial support from the Government of Monaco and the European Union Humanitarian Aid (ECHO). By strengthening health services, empowering communities, and building accountability across sectors, #EsengKaNgoana seeks to reduce preventable child deaths, end harmful practices, and create safe spaces where children can thrive. This launch is a reminder that protecting children is more than a health priority; it is a national responsibility, requiring united action from government, civil society, and communities. #EsengKaNgoana #ForEveryChild

In Lesotho, too many learners move through grades without mastering literacy and numeracy. Thanks to the support of the Global Partnership for Education and UNICEF, the Lesotho National Assessment of Educational Progress (LNAEP) is giving teachers and policymakers the evidence they need to act. With this evidence, the Ministry of Education and Training is reshaping teaching, empowering parents, and strengthening support for #EveryChild’s learning journey. 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Classrooms that truly teach! 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 about the strategies turning assessment insights into real learning gains for children across Lesotho: 👉 https://bit.ly/3HS68JP