The Lesotho Lowlands Water Development and Sanitation Project Phase III (LLWDSP III), through its Mainstreaming Gender, Environment, Climate resilience, and cross cuttings Issues Consultant – Losai Management Limited, is engaging communities across Botha-Bothe and Leribe districts to raise awareness of social inclusion, environmental protection and climate resilience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
Public gatherings have been held in Serutle, Botha-Bothe, and other villages across the two districts, bringing together diverse social groups, including women, youth, older persons and persons with disabilities (PWDs). These engagements aim to ensure that community members understand their roles in promoting equitable access to water and sanitation services while addressing environmental challenges and the impacts of climate change.
The discussions emphasise the importance of inclusive WASH services that respond to the needs of all community members, particularly vulnerable and marginalised groups. They also highlight the need for collective responsibility in protecting water resources, maintaining a clean and healthy environment, adopting sustainable hygiene practices and strengthening community resilience to climate-related challenges.This week, the Losai continued these engagements in Hlotse, Leribe, where a dedicated meeting was held with persons with disabilities to discuss their inclusion in WASH initiatives. The meeting provided an opportunity to address accessibility barriers, highlight the specific needs of persons with disabilities and encourage their meaningful participation in decisions concerning water, sanitation and hygiene services.Through these community engagements, LLWDSP III continues to promote a people-centred approach to water and sanitation development, recognising that sustainable WASH services must be accessible, inclusive, environmentally responsible and resilient to climate change.