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“M’e Mampho Mokhele

Learned to crochet recycled plastic bag rugs from her grandmother when she was a teenager. Over the years, she has provided for her four children, fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren by selling her crafts. Currently she is raising three of her great-grandchildren in Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho. Born in 1938, ‘M’e Mampho is Mountains of Hope’s most experienced artisan and now leads workshops teaching beginner artisans her crocheting technique.

 

Mampho’s Hope:

“I hope the unemployment crisis in Lesotho will soon be remedied. While some Basotho orphans have support from the government to get an education, there are very few jobs or opportunities after their schooling. I hope to see my great-grandchildren find meaningful careers so they can end this devastating cycle of poverty.”

 

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Ausi Mpolokeng Thibeli

Is an 18 year old caring for her seven younger siblings in Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho while her mother is working as housemother at an orphanage.

She has only been able to complete primary education because her family lacks the resources to afford school fees. She dreams of having the opportunity to finish high school so she can be a teacher.

 

Mpolokeng’s Hope:

“I hope that someday my family will be able to have our very own house.”

 

 

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‘M’e Mampho Sante

is raising her grandchildren in Maseru, Lesotho. To make these products she collects abandoned plastic bags from city streets, hand washes, and line dries them. Mampho taught herself to make these useful items to provide income for her family.

Mampho’s Hope:

“I hope to see my grandson have the opportunity to attend college.”

 

 

 

 

 

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M’e Mamoliehi Mokela


is raising three grandchildren in her village of Ha Tsepo, Lesotho. Despite raising a family with very little income, she still makes time to serve her community. ‘M’e Mamoliehi is a support group leader caring for orphans and vulnerable children. She learned the craft of crocheting recycled plastic bag products from the Mountains of Hope women’s craft group and has quickly mastered the art.

Mamoliehi’s Hope:

“I hope my family and I can find ways to make income and support ourselves.”

 

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Ausi Nyakallo Molefe

Is a 17 year old living with her brother and mother in Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho. She has been out of school for the past years as her family cannot afford school fees. She dreams of being a policewoman when she grows up.

 

 

Nyakallo’s Hope:

“I hope I can save my money from my craft making income to pay for school fees so I can finish high school.”

 

 

 

Mantsietso_Makoaqa (200x300)‘M’e Maletsebela Ntsekalle

Is a recent widow caring for her three children and a grandson. Before joining Mountains of Hope, she supported her family solely by sustenance farming. Due to the precarious nature of farming and climate change, in recent years she has not been able to produce enough food to sustain her family.

Despite raising a family with very little income, she still makes time to serve her community. ‘M’e Mamoliehi is a support group leader caring for orphans and vulnerable children in her village of Lefikeng, Lesotho.

Maletsebela’s Hope:

“I hope that by making crafts and saving my profits, I can buy farming tools and an irrigation system so I can ensure food for my family.”

 

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‘M’e Mantsietso Makoaqa

Is caring for two children and two grandchildren in her village of Mahaphetla, Lesotho. Before joining Mountains of Hope, her and her husband supported their family solely by sustenance farming. She dreams that one day her family may be able to buy their own land for farming. Despite raising a family with very little income, she still makes time to serve her community. ‘M’e Mamoliehi is a support group leader caring for orphans and vulnerable children.

 

Mantsietso’s Hope:

“I hope that by making crafts and saving my profits, I can start a piggery project to ensure food for my family and my community.”