Stories From Lesotho

Lesotho Orphan: 'My Life Changed'

Being orphaned by AIDS often means going hungry. And school is rarely an option. See the difference CRS makes. »»

Community-led savings and lending groups are helping East Africans lift themselves out of poverty penny by penny. »»

AIDS breaks up families and leaves children with no support. A closer look at three lives changed by CRS and local partners. »»

See what life is like for orphans living in the mountains of Lesotho and learn more about the range of services that CRS helps to provide. »»

Recurrent drought, coupled with rising global food prices, is forcing many people in Lesotho to tighten their belts on ever-shrinking waistlines. »»

Orphaned by AIDS, thousands of children in Lesotho have had to fend for themselves - until a CRS project began providing for their basic needs. »»

Lesotho is home to one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world. Learn how CRS is bringing hope to the people of Lesotho. »»