OUR APPROACH Sentebale works with local grassroots organisations to help the most vulnerable children – the victims of extreme poverty and Lesotho’s HIV/AIDS epidemic. Together, we’re making a big difference to these children’s lives by improving their access to quality healthcare and education. AS STATED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION, THE OBJECTS FOR WHICH SENTEBALE IS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT ARE TO:
Empower families and communities to provide consistent and efficient care and support for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people Support children living with HIV to live healthy, confident lives Strengthen access to education, including livelihoods and life-skills training, for herd boys OUR MISSION
To become the leading organisation in the provision of psychosocial support for children living with HIV in Southern Africa. OUR VISION
To work in partnership to positively transform the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children.
Improve the effectiveness of delivery of care and support for vulnerable children and young people through facilitation, co-ordination and collaboration with organisations in the child-care sector Document and share Sentebale’s models of best practice
We work in partnership with organisations to provide the most effective service, and help small community organisations develop more sophisticated management skills in Lesotho. Our partnership approach applies to every level of contact, from herd boys to principal chiefs and government ministers. We are committed to collaborating with all aid providers in Lesotho – major international grant-makers, smaller NGOs, local service providers and government. Our co-operative working initiative, Letsema, shows how working together can make a significant impact.
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