The first workshop that TLC sponsored for girls and young women was held in 2016. The program was led by Karen Hanson of Girls for the World. That group continues to meet regularly and has grown stronger. Karen most recently returned in 2023 to teach, facilitate and broaden the outreach to girls in the Mohale’s Hoek district of Lesotho.
Girls and young women in impoverished Lesotho are faced with many challenges. Human trafficking, child marriage and rape are not uncommon. We feel it is important to give girls the skills they need to combat those issues.
Working with a local coach, the children at the centre are able to participate in a soccer program with the other local children. They have weekly practices as well as participating in games & tournaments.
Partnering with a local bike shop, TLC has shipped hundreds of donated bikes to Lesotho. There they are repaired & sold in addition to providing a bike for each child at the centre. Some of the profits from the sales come to us to help the centre & the bike shop also maintains the bikes children use.