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Press Release 13/09/06 |
Lesotho Council of NGOs
has organized a one day workshop to discuss the final preparations
for its forthcoming Poverty March later this year at Victoria Hotel
on the 15th September, 2006.
The purpose of the workshop is to update the NGOs on the
preparations of the Poverty March that is aimed at sensitizing
people on poverty related issues as well as raising awareness on
existing policies and laws.
The match will be led by NGOs from a wide range of sectors. Each
priority of the Poverty Reduction Strategies (PRS) will be
highlighted and engaged during the process. The route is between
Mohale’s Hoek CBD to Ha Makhakhe in Mafeteng district. These cuts
across two districts and villages are drawn from at least 5
constituencies. The rational behind choosing these areas has been
driven by the fact that the researchers have shown that southern
districts are the ones that are most poverty stricken in Lesotho.
During the event, the matchers will rest in some villages along the
route. These villages will be marked as media spots. The media spots
will also be areas whereby matchers will engage in community work
such as tree planting, bee keeping and many others.
Invited are the Lesotho Council of NGOs members. The organizing team
comprises of 12 NGOs.
Thandiwe Solwandle (Ms.)
Lesotho Council of NGOs
Tel: 22317205/22325798
www.lecongo.org.ls
Email:
thandiwes@lecongo.org.ls
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