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Lesotho Commits to Meaningful Inclusion Principles during Census 2016 processes- 02 April 2014
Exposure Trips for Ministers - 22 October 2013
A Plea for Action from People with Disability - 12 September 2013
See the child, not the disability - 30 May 2013
State of the World's Children report launch - 27 May 2013
Access to public roads and buildings is a right, not a privilege -24 April 2013
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Consultant Required: Baseline Study for Berea and Mohale’s Hoek Districts
Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD) has been implementing Organisational Development Programme (ODP) in Leribe and Mafeteng since 2005. The programme's main objective is to capacitate persons with disabilities with skills in order to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Following the success of the programme in Leribe and Mafeteng, LNFOD intends to expand to Berea and Mohale's Hoek districts in 2014. LNFOD therefore invites applications from experienced individual consultants or consultancy teams to undertake the Baseline Study.
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Consultant Required: Baseline Study for Berea and Mohale’s Hoek Districts
Lesotho National Federation of Organisations of the Disabled (LNFOD) has been implementing Organisational Development Programme (ODP) in Leribe and Mafeteng since 2005. The programme's main objective is to capacitate persons with disabilities with skills in order to live meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Following the success of the programme in Leribe and Mafeteng, LNFOD intends to expand to Berea and Mohale's Hoek districts in 2014. LNFOD therefore invites applications from experienced individual consultants or consultancy teams to undertake the Baseline Study.
click here for full terms of reference.
Disability Lesotho e-newsletter
LNFOD compiles a monthly e-newsletter entitled Disability Lesotho which is aimed at individuals and organisations interested in the disability sector of Lesotho. This e-newsletter provides a platform for stakeholders to share news, views, best practices and resources and includes job advertisements, expressions of interest in volunteering, upcoming events and other practical items.
If you would like to make a submission to the next edition of Disability Lesotho, please send your information/images to: polokojusticemokhele@gmail.com Please use the same email if you'd like to be included on the mailing list. Limited hard copies of the e-newsletter are available upon request from the LNFOD office.
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In the news
On Thursday 22nd LNFOD Human Rights and Advocacy Officer Nkhasi Sefuthi joined the Director of Disability Services and Senior Inspector of the Special Education Unit on Radio Lesotho's Seboping Live program to discuss the potential impacts of a disability equity act. Listen to the interview by clicking the media player below.
To celebrate African Women's Month Public Eye interviewed a number of inspirational women. In this article Public Eye journalist Tsitsi Matope speaks to 'Mamabina Mahlelebe, a visually impaired small business owner. Read the article
Announcements
Call for articles
The Enabling Education Network is calling for articles on the topic "Inclusive education and disability" for its 2013 Enabling Education Review.
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The Immediate Success for the New Project
On 16 March, this project was introduced in Tšana-talana Community Council in the district of Mafeteng. The total of thirteen community councillors representing all thirteen electoral Divisions (ED) in Tšana-talana community council were in attendance. The community councillors welcomed the project beyond the expectation of LNFOD. Speaking on behalf of the councillors Mr. Teke Seeiso shared that this project came to their council at the opportune time when the council had just drafted its annual plan. He shared that people with disability have never been included in the previous nor are they included in the current annual plan of the council. Mr. Seeiso further mentioned that they, community councillors were not aware of the fact that people with disability comparatively benefit minimally from the work of the council living in poorest condition of life as a result.
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Congratulations to LNFOD's newly elected committee members
LNFOD welcomes members of the Executive Committee on their newly elected posts. These elected members are:
The Enabling Education Network is calling for articles on the topic "Inclusive education and disability" for its 2013 Enabling Education Review.
Click here for further details
The Immediate Success for the New Project
On 16 March, this project was introduced in Tšana-talana Community Council in the district of Mafeteng. The total of thirteen community councillors representing all thirteen electoral Divisions (ED) in Tšana-talana community council were in attendance. The community councillors welcomed the project beyond the expectation of LNFOD. Speaking on behalf of the councillors Mr. Teke Seeiso shared that this project came to their council at the opportune time when the council had just drafted its annual plan. He shared that people with disability have never been included in the previous nor are they included in the current annual plan of the council. Mr. Seeiso further mentioned that they, community councillors were not aware of the fact that people with disability comparatively benefit minimally from the work of the council living in poorest condition of life as a result.
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Congratulations to LNFOD's newly elected committee members
LNFOD welcomes members of the Executive Committee on their newly elected posts. These elected members are:
- Mrs. Regina Lephoi - Chairperson
- Mrs.'Masenate Tau - General Secretary
- Mrs. 'Mabataung Khetsi - Treasurer
- Mr. Lehlohonolo Makhebesela - Publicity Secretary
- Mr. Simphiwe Letima - Vice Chairperson
- Mr. Lehlohonolo Molisana - 2nd Vice Chairperson
- Ms. Limpho Rakoto - Vice General Secretary
- Ms. 'Mathapelo Masao-Vice Publicity Secretary
- Mr. Moseli Moseli - Member
- Miss. Theko Mooki - Member
- Ms. Lipolelo Makhele - Member
- Mr. Thabiso Masenyetse - Member