Mojabeng Mosebo was skeptical but excited when she received an invitation for a ‘lucrative’ job offer in South Africa. It was 2009, and the then 30-year-old mother of two was in a deep financial crisis. An opportunity to work for a prestigious clothing store was exactly what she needed to restart her life.
January is Poverty Awareness Month. But for the people of Lesotho, poverty is a grim reality throughout the year. Approximately 75% of orphans, widows, and families in Lesotho are…
According to UNICEF, there are 240 million children worldwide with special needs. Accommodating these needs is difficult for any family, but it can be particularly
For nearly ten years, Beautiful Dream Society has helped vulnerable boys and girls in Lesotho reach their full potential. We provide the tools to live a life beyond the trauma—one full of hope and success.
Lesotho is no stranger to health crises. One of the main reasons this area remains in poverty is because of the aftermath of the HIV epidemic. When the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide in 2020…
Beautiful Dream Society’s primary focus is preventing human trafficking and rehabilitating its victims. There is a secondary mission that we feel strongly about, though—helping women recover from domestic violence.
Over the last three years, Lesotho’s government has drastically improved how they handle and prevent human trafficking. The country was once ranked Tier 3 US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, but they moved to Tier 2 watch last year. In 2022, they officially improved to Tier 2 (2022 Trafficking in Persons Report).
BDS recently commemorated World Day Against Human Trafficking in Lesotho. The event was held in the mountain alpine village of Qacha’s Nek and organized by a local partner, Cardio Health And Fitness.
Some communities in Lesotho have “informal” or “illegal” borders leading to South Africa. These are areas where the river is narrow or shallow enough for someone to cross through easily, and they act as a primary transport opportunity for human traffickers.
Breaking news: The BDS Lesotho team intercepted a female traveling to meet an online boyfriend before exploitation could occur! Beautiful Dream Society provides transit monitoring services as part of our commitment to prevent and combat human trafficking in Lesotho. We watch for warning signs of a potential trafficking situation and take appropriate actions for suspicious circumstances.
