Partners in Community Development

Nteboheleng Mphale. She is representing Partners In Commmunity Development at the National Networking Pitso in Maseru at Manthabiseng Convention Centre.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟒𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝.
Youth unemployment isn’t just a statistic; it’s a lived reality.
Tomorrow, young people from all 10 districts come together to shape solutions on access to finance and sustainable livelihoods.

𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: What is the biggest barrier young people face when trying to access finance or earn a living?

Look who is here😄😄😄This is Nteboheleng Mphale also known as Ntebo. She is a brilliant and self-driven adolescent who is passionate about youth development and epowerment. She is going to represent Partners In Community Development (PICD) at National Networking Pitso which will be held at Manthabiseng Convention Centre Maseru tommorow the 29th January 2026.
Young people will be discussing with policy makers, issues of youth in relation to access to finance and sustainable livelihoods.
Stay with us in this page for updates regarding this fruitful event.

Partners In Community Development (PICD) Executive Director was invited to the support for the reform and strengthening of governance in Lesotho programme.
Consultations on institutionalisation and operationalisation of a permanent structure for training legal and judicial officers.

This Networking Pitso was graced by the presence of UNICEF Country Representative in the left, European Union Representative in the middle and Mohale's Hoek District Administrator in the right hand side.

Youth and other stakeholders gathered in numbers at the Networking Pitso. Youth participated actively as they clearly stated what should policy makers do to overcome youth challenges particularly alarming youth unemployment rate in Lesotho.

Representatives of Youth-led CSOs from Qacha's Nek, Quthing, Mohale's Hoek and Mafeteng districts at the Networking Pitso (Youth Dialogue). PICD was also represented in this fruitful, impactful and interactive activity.

PICD is participating at the Networking Pitso held at Rubricon Guest House in Mohale's Hoek district. This is the platform where youth (collectively and individually) gathered to discuss issues that affect them. We also have penalists (Youth) who presented the work that they do to overcome the challenge of unemployment among youth. Their stories are inspiring.
Among others, they have thrown themselves in recycling and Finance industries.

Partners In Community Development had the opportunity to be part of Mohale's Hoek CSOs that met with European Union to discuss some of the challenges that CSOs encounter.

Youth participated actively in Focus Group Discussions during Action Research that was conducted by Partners In Community Development (PICD) with support from Development For Peace Education (DPE).

One of the community leaders (Village Health Worker) Mrs Mampolokeng Mabea congratulated youth for being part of the Action Research. She said youth should use their talents and skills to change their lives. She further expressed her gratitude for the presence of PICD in Maphuts'eng.