Irish Aid has approved a grant of €208,000 over three years to Action Lesotho in support of our Enterprise Development project for the period 1st July 2015 to 30th June 2018. Over this period, Action Lesotho will
• Encourage and support the development of existing small enterprises in the Leribe District of Lesotho, particularly in the craft industry;
• Encourage new start-ups in tourism, craft and food production;
• Work with the Lesotho government agencies responsible for the development of small enterprises to help them become more effective in job-creation throughout Lesotho.
The Irish Aid funding will enable us to build a Basotho team who will specialise in delivering training in entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing and general business skills, to new and existing small businesses, and to develop the Lesotho Mountain Craft brand to its potential.