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Author: rsdalesotho

Registered in Lesotho as a non-government organisation since 1991, Rural Self-Help Development Association (RSDA) exists to eradicate extreme hunger and improve the lives of rural Basotho by supporting sustainable agriculture, facilitating self-help and enabling rural communities to become sustainable. RSDA works with eight dairy associations and over 50 small-scale farming groups organised into federations in Maseru, Mafeteng and Mohale’s Hoek districts. Our work also reaches out to schools and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), supporting groups in these two districts, as well as nine Lesotho Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (LENEPWHA) support groups in Berea district. RSDA offers technical support to these communities through its experienced, rural-based project staff. We do this thanks to the generous support of the research, crops and livestock departments of the Lesotho Government’s Ministry of Agriculture and various international partner agencies. RSDA’s current and most recent international partners include: ■ Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) ■ Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) ■ Danish-Lesotho Network (DLN) ■ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ■ Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART), Zambia ■ Global Environment Facility (GEF) ■ Southern African HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAfAIDS) ■ Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) ■ United States Agency for International Development (USAID) ■ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ■ Irish Aid ■ ActionAid Lesotho (AAL) RSDA Vision A Lesotho where every person’s right to quality food is assured. RSDA Mission RSDA exists to be a leading agricultural advisory services agency that supports farmers in Lesotho by providing services, capacity building and advocacy support for sustainable climate smart agriculture, value addition and marketing of farmer’s products. RSDA enhances livelihoods and builds climate resilient Basotho communities by helping people to help themselves, working collaboratively and in partnership with other stakeholders.
May 24, 2017August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho events, training

Farmers trade fair training

RSDA held a trade fair training for about 20 of our farmers, teaching them several aspects on how the trader's market is carried out.

May 20, 2017August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho training

Looking smart: farmers learn photography

RSDA conducted the sessions so the farmers could document their own stories and learn about new phone technology.

May 9, 2017August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho training

Smartphone photography with RSDA’s farmers

In early May 2017, we trained several smallholder farmers on smartphone photography. The farmers, who are part of RSDA's program in the Maseru region, had a great time and learnt a lot during the session.

June 8, 2016August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho events

Fighting poverty: rearing village chickens

RSDA visited Ribaneng village in the district of Mafeteng to give village chickens to vulnerable people.

June 3, 2016August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho farmers forums

Introducing farmers forums

The main topics of discussion are how to best get produce to markets, influencing policy and networking with other farmers.

March 16, 2015August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho training

RSDA farmers trained in storytelling

The training was important because it helps farmers with their marketing and advertising skills. We know that a good story sells, and we now hope the farmers will be using their stories to boost their bottom line.

June 4, 2014August 8, 2017 rsdalesotho training

Improving access to food in Lesotho

In February 2013, Lesotho was in the midst of a food crisis caused by poor crops and pest outbreaks. Vulnerable populations were not able to access sufficient food for their families.

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