Who We Are
FOL is a registered nonprofit organization formed in 1985 by a small group of Washington, D.C. RPCVs, most of whom served in Lesotho in the 1960s and 70s. FOL now has members from almost every US State, and from abroad. The all-volunteer Board of Directors and committee members guide the organizational activities by meeting regularly via Zoom.
What We Do
Friends of Lesotho (FOL) is a registered 501(c)3 organization promoting friendship between the peoples of Lesotho and the U.S. The purpose of FOL is to serve as a point of contact and funding source for scholarships and grants to small development projects in Lesotho.
How We Do It
Friends of Lesotho (FOL) is lucky enough to have a generous donation support base. On a bi-monthly basis, Board Members review new project proposals as well as ongoing projects within Lesotho.
To help support these scholarships, grants, and projects
Our Values
FOL values the friendship between the people of Lesotho and the U.S.
FOL is comprised of both former Peace Corps Volunteers and others who have an interest in Lesotho.
FOL partners with U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers serving in Lesotho, as well as with other individuals and NGOs who seek our assistance and wish to cooperate on joint ventures.
FOL strives to “make a difference at the grassroots level”, funding projects considered too small by major donor organizations. Project funding decisions are reviewed by the Board of Directors, following recommendations from the Donations Committee to ensure projects are worthy of funding and are adequately monitored.
FOL is affiliated with the National Peace Corps Association and has agreements to work through the U.S. Peace Corps Partnership Program in Lesotho. FOL also enters into Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with individuals and groups sponsoring education and development projects in Lesotho.
