Basotho Educational Trust

The Basotho Educational Trust is a UK-based charity that provides grants for young men and women in Lesotho to study vocational subjects within their own country.
Lesotho is one of the poorest countries in the world. Free education is not available, so many talented young people are unable to reach their potential and start to contribute to the country’s economy. That’s why, with your help, we are enabling them to get an education and break the cycle of poverty for themselves and for their country, providing the with practical skills such as carpentry, building, electrical work, dressmaking/tailoring, IT and catering.

We need your support

We are appealing for your support in funding Itjareng Vocational Training Centre, a unique institution in Lesotho offering two-year vocational training programmes to young people with disabilities. Many of these students come from extremely vulnerable backgrounds and are unable to afford the annual fees or essential tools required for their training. With your generous donations this could be transformed into a lifeline for these students. 

Your contribution would not only help cover outstanding fees for 15 students, but also allow the school to upgrade its outdated equipment, ensuring the learners receive up-to-date practical skills and a real chance at self-sufficiency. Supporting a Tools Fund would be hugely beneficial to the students too. By supporting Itjareng, you are investing in the future of some of Lesotho’s most marginalised youth, empowering them with skills and confidence to lead independent, productive lives. Any assistance you can provide, whether through student sponsorship, equipment donations, or financial support, will make a profound difference. Thank you for considering this opportunity to change lives.