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The "Hloa-Leri Nutrition Club", which translates to "step up the ladder", engages in various activities such as farming, cooking, and knitting mats to support their families. However, climate change has adversely affected their vegetable farming, and livelihoods as they struggle to feed their children or sell their produce for income. "I felt so depressed when I could not provide for my children’s daily needs," said Malipuo Lieta, expressing a sentiment shared by many in the community.
Another challenge this community faced was a lack of hygiene, which became even more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, when handwashing with soap and running water was highly recommended. Recognising the group's determination, World Vision Lesotho stepped in to help. They advised the club to venture into soap making, addressing hygiene issues while providing a new source of income to combat poverty.
World Vision provided comprehensive training that equipped members with various soap-making skills, including the production of dishwashing, laundry, and bath soaps. Additionally, the group received essential soap-making equipment and initial stock to kick start their business.
The transformation within the community is remarkable. With the income from soap sales, members can now feed and care for their children. Conflicts between neighbours have significantly decreased as the community no longer needs to rely on each other for basic necessities. They can now better afford their families. “My children are no longer getting expelled from school due to unpaid fees. I am now able to provide for their daily needs with sales from this project.” remarked Malipuo Lieta.
Stepping Up the Ladder to Overcome Poverty through Soap Business
In the small village in Lesotho, a group of determined individuals are working hard to combat poverty in all its forms. This community, united under the common goal of creating sustainable incomes for their families and children, faces numerous challenges affecting the growth and development of their children. Despite these obstacles, their resolve remains resolute.The "Hloa-Leri Nutrition Club", which translates to "step up the ladder", engages in various activities such as farming, cooking, and knitting mats to support their families. However, climate change has adversely affected their vegetable farming, and livelihoods as they struggle to feed their children or sell their produce for income. "I felt so depressed when I could not provide for my children’s daily needs," said Malipuo Lieta, expressing a sentiment shared by many in the community.
Another challenge this community faced was a lack of hygiene, which became even more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic, when handwashing with soap and running water was highly recommended. Recognising the group's determination, World Vision Lesotho stepped in to help. They advised the club to venture into soap making, addressing hygiene issues while providing a new source of income to combat poverty.
World Vision provided comprehensive training that equipped members with various soap-making skills, including the production of dishwashing, laundry, and bath soaps. Additionally, the group received essential soap-making equipment and initial stock to kick start their business.
The transformation within the community is remarkable. With the income from soap sales, members can now feed and care for their children. Conflicts between neighbours have significantly decreased as the community no longer needs to rely on each other for basic necessities. They can now better afford their families. “My children are no longer getting expelled from school due to unpaid fees. I am now able to provide for their daily needs with sales from this project.” remarked Malipuo Lieta.
