Lesotho

Lesotho has one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world, with many people unaware of their status. Pact has worked in Lesotho to turn back the tide of HIV and AIDS and help those living with the virus to obtain testing and treatment and lead fulfilling lives without stigma or discrimination.

Like nearly all of Pact's HIV programming, our work in Lesotho has revolved heavily around building the capacity of local organizations and agencies to respond to the epidemic. This means our work leaves a lasting impact and builds self-reliance among local communities.

In the area of governance, Pact supported efforts in Lesotho to build human rights for all and eliminate violence through the global CSM-STAND project. The work of Pact and our partners aimed to reduce stigma, discrimination, and violence against women and girls and marginalized communities and build the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate for their rights as well as provide quality violence prevention approaches, mitigation, and response services.