Offices and Agencies

Special Projects Office

Ambassador Special Self Help Program (FY07 $45,000) 

The Self-Help fund provides small, short-term grants to community groups that are working to improve the basic economic and social conditions of their villages or communities.   The fund has provided grants in the past for such activities as the construction of classrooms, income-generating projects and support for groups working with the vulnerable or disabled 

Democracy and Human Rights Fund (FY07 $45,000) 

DHRF provides grants for small, short-term (one-year) activities which support the process of democratization and the strengthening of civic society in Lesotho.  Proposals are sought which will advance the protection of human rights and strengthen a democratic political culture that values civic engagement and empowers citizens to participate in decision-making.

Ambassador's Girls Scholarship Program (11/06–9/07:  $91,057)

The AGSP provides scholarships for the retention of girls who would otherwise have no means of staying in school.  Mentoring and health training for the girls complements the scholarship program.  To date, over 1,000 scholarships have been provided to girls in Lesotho, on the basis of academic merit, income, and the effects of HIV/AIDS on the child or family.

Contact the Special Projects Co-ordinator or Special Projects Assistant on 22-312-666