Youth Representative Makes Urgent Appeal to Strengthen Child Protection in Lesotho

In this powerful speech, Mafolofolo , a youth representative from Pitseng, expresses heartfelt gratitude to World Vision for the new child-friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit Police station and delivers a clear message on what children need to feel safe, heard, and protected. From calling for more child-focused staff and a dedicated CGPU vehicle, to emphasizing the importance of trauma counselling and access to justice, Mafolofolo’s words reflect the hopes of many children in Lesotho. Join us in celebrating this milestone and hear the voice of a young leader committed to change.

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Masabata's Message of Gratitude and Hope at the Pitseng Police Station Child Protection Milestone

At the handover ceremony of the newly constructed Child Friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU) in Pitseng, Masabata , a brave child representative, delivered a powerful speech on behalf of her peers. In her words, we hear the courage, awareness, and determination of Lesotho’s children to claim their rights, speak out against abuse, and call on adults to take action. This speech is a reminder of why safe spaces and child protection systems matter. Watch and be inspired. #ChildProtection #ChildVoice #SafeSpaces #EndChildAbuse

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A Dream Realized: A Step Forward for Child Protection with Lesotho's New Child-Friendly Police Office

In a powerful show of unity and shared purpose, the Ministry of local Government, Chieftainship, Home Affairs and Police and World Vision International Lesotho have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children across the country. Leaders and children alike gathered in Pitseng, Leribe to celebrate the opening of a newly constructed child friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit (CGPU) office, a milestone made possible through a longstanding partnership that places children at the heart of its mission.

Why Child Protection Must Be at the Centre of Our National Agenda

In this piece, we unpack what’s changing and why it matters; Clear child protection referral pathways, Refurbished child-friendly courts and community spaces, A landmark amendment to the Children’s Protection and Welfare Act, Change is happening; but it must reach every child. Read the article to see how Lesotho is building systems that truly protect children, and where we must go from here.

Child Friendly Courts: Transforming Justice for Lesotho's Children

This initiative, driven by the Citizen Voices Addressing Violence Against Children (CVAVAC) project, funded by the European Union and managed by World Vision Ireland in partnership with World Vision Lesotho, highlights a shared commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for children navigating the justice system

Can You Hear Them? Children Demand Justice—Will We Act?

At World Vision, we don’t just see children and youth as recipients of change, we see them as powerful agents of change. Their lived experiences, ideas, and leadership are essential to building a just, peaceful, and inclusive world. That’s why we embed child participation at every level of our programming and advocacy, ensuring children are meaningfully involved in decisions that shape their lives and futures.

World Vision Lesotho

World Vision International Lesotho (WVIL) is a member of World Vision International, a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

As witnesses, World Vision leaders and staff participate in God’s work in this world, serving as ambassadors of His spiritual and social transformation. We affirm the value of all our ministries as expressions of witness to Christ’s life and love. This is expressed and manifested in all aspect of our lives, deeds, words and signs.

For over 37 years WVIL has has been committed to protecting and caring for children in Lesotho especially the most vulnerable; walking in the footsteps of our Founder Bob Pierce who gave his last $5 to help care for an abandoned child in 1947.

Our calling to Lesotho is to bring extreme poverty to an end by reaching children who continue to struggle in the most vulnerable and hardest to reach places in Lesotho because we believe that even in the places where it is hardest to be a child, God is there and we should be there too.

2.2 million

Population, total

Maseru

Capital City

2.3 billion

GDP (current US$)

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Masabata , a brave child representative, delivered a powerful speech on behalf of her peers. In her words, we hear the courage, awareness, and determination of Lesotho’s children to claim their rights, speak out against abuse, and call on adults to take action.

Mafolofolo , a youth representative from Pitseng, expresses heartfelt gratitude to World Vision for the new child-friendly, Child and Gender Protection Unit Police station and delivers a clear message on what children need to feel safe, heard, and protected.

eradicating child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking in Lesotho through community empowerment, support mechanisms, and strengthened law enforcement.

About World Vision

We are a global Christian humanitarian organisation, which partners with children, families and their communities to help them reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We follow Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. Serving every child we can - of any faith or none.