About LNCW
One of Lesotho's oldest women-led civil society organisations, providing vocational training, advocacy, and community support since 1964.
Our Story
The Lesotho National Council of Women (LNCW) was founded on 24 August 1964 and registered under the Society Act on 3 April 1975 (Registration No. 75/2).
LNCW is an umbrella body of local women and youth's groups, comprising more than 15 member organizations which work in areas of democracy and human rights, health, toddler day care centers, life skills, and more.
As one of the oldest women-focused civil society organisations in Lesotho, we serve as a coalition of women's groups and youth initiatives, combining advocacy, skills development, and community support to empower women and youth across the nation.
Serving the women and youth of Lesotho since 1964
Our Founder
'Mathabiso Mosala
President Emeritus
'Mathabiso Mosala has been at the forefront of the struggle for women's rights in Lesotho since 1963, three years before Lesotho gained its independence.
As co-founder and President Emeritus of LNCW, she has championed women's rights for over fifty years, playing a key role in:
- Establishing vocational training centres across Lesotho
- Advocating for the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
- Supporting the passage of the Legal Capacity of Married Person's Act 2006
- Grassroots organizing before and after independence
"We've successfully trained more than 5,000 people. We've made it possible for women to become self-reliant and contribute to their communities."
Under her leadership, LNCW has achieved remarkable milestones in economic empowerment, advocacy, and community development. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of Basotho women.
Our Mission
Economic Empowerment
Providing skills and resources for women to achieve financial independence
Youth Livelihoods
Developing skills and opportunities for young people
Gender Equality
Advocating for women's rights and equal opportunities
Child Support
Supporting vulnerable children and families
Our Core Values
Community-Rooted
Embedded in the communities we serve
Credible
60+ years of trusted service
Practical
Skills-based, results-driven approach
Hopeful
Building a better future together
Governance Structure
LNCW operates at both national and grassroots levels
National Level
- • National Executive Committee
- • Board / Governance Body
- • Policy Engagement
- • Advocacy Coordination
Grassroots Level
- • 15+ Member Organisations
- • 5 Vocational Centres
- • Community Facilitators
- • Volunteers
Our Approach
- • Coalition Building
- • Skills Development
- • Social Welfare
- • Advocacy