Established 1964
Empowering Women. Strengthening Communities.
For over 60 years, LNCW has been providing skills, voice, and opportunity for Basotho women and youth through vocational training, advocacy, and community support.
Our Programs
Comprehensive approaches to economic empowerment and gender equality
Vocational Training
Hands-on skills training in sewing, carpentry, weaving, catering, and more to help women and youth gain employment or start their own businesses.
Advocacy & Leadership
Promoting women's political participation, gender equality, and policy engagement to ensure women's voices are heard at all levels.
Social Programmes
Supporting vulnerable children, youth life skills development, income generation groups, and community resilience initiatives.
Training Centres
Five vocational centres across Lesotho providing practical skills to women and youth
Maseru East Vocational Centre
Our flagship centre offering comprehensive vocational training programs.
Nkhono Mamohato Training Centre
Serving the rural communities with practical skills training.
Kholisong Vocational Centre
Empowering youth with market-relevant skills.
Our History
Founded on 24 August 1964, the Lesotho National Council of Women (LNCW) is one of the oldest women-focused civil society organisations in Lesotho.
Led by our founder and President Emeritus, 'Mathabiso Mosala, we have been at the forefront of women's rights advocacy and economic empowerment for over six decades.
Learn More About Us"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."— 'Mathabiso Mosala, President Emeritus
Make a Difference
Join us in empowering women and youth across Lesotho
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