Lesotho
Lesotho is one of the poorest countries in Southern Africa, with more than half of its population living below the poverty line. Most households depend on subsistence agriculture for daily survival, but decades of overgrazing, overuse of natural resources, and severe soil erosion have deeply damaged the land.
Biodiversity has declined, ecosystems have weakened, and many regions now show early signs of desertification.
Our Impact in Lesotho
Rosehip Farm works closely with rural communities across Lesotho to create meaningful and lasting livelihood opportunities.
Our mission is to restore dignity, empower families, and help communities benefit from the natural resources around them — without damaging the land.
How We Make a Difference
- Training & Education
We provide training in sustainable harvesting, environmental stewardship, and productive land practices that protect and restore the fragile agroecosystem.
- Sustainable Wild Harvesting
Farmers receive hands-on support to ethically harvest a wide range of medicinal plant species throughout the year.
Because different plants are harvested in different seasons, this creates continuous employment and income for rural households.
- Supporting Food Security
We assist communities in planting and harvesting a variety of crops for both subsistence and trade, giving low-income families an additional and reliable livelihood stream.
Empowering Communities, Protecting Land
Through long-term partnerships, Rosehip Farm helps communities in Lesotho:
- Restore degraded land
- Build new, sustainable income sources
- Protect biodiversity
- Strengthen food security
- Improve quality of life in rural areas
Together, we are helping Lesotho’s people and landscapes recover — one community at a time.
