Mountaineers for Christ
Mountaineers for Christ (MFC) works in Mokhotlong district in Lesotho where most people live on less than $2 a day. MFC involves local churches and the wider community in its activities so that everyone can play a part in making life better for people affected by HIV and poverty.
Lack of knowledge and understanding of HIV is a major problem amongst most pastors. After E3 Emerging Leaders training, Mountaineers for Christ, which is chaired by Pastor Obed Ntsimane, started projects to respond to people’s needs.
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E3’s partnership:
Provides over 1,800 meals and spiritual support for people on HIV treatment once a week. Most walk long distances to access their treatment each month.
Working with E3 to help the community build a preschool so children have a safe and stimulating place to start their learning journey (E3 grant: £5,000).
Helped fund the boarding home at Harvesters Christian School so 40 orphaned children have a safe and comfortable home as well as academic and emotional support while they are at school during the week. The home is funded by the Church’s mortuary business and fees from paying students so it is self-sustaining.
Funds a prison ministry, sharing the gospel through evangelism and discipleship and providing toiletries and second-hand clothes to show love and care for those in prison.
Runs marriage enrichment seminars to advocate against gender-based violence and help couples build stronger and lasting marriages.
Helped MFC complete the roofing on the community’s first burial home so people can be buried with dignity and the home generates a small income to support Pastor Obed and MFC’s ministry.
E3 grant: £8,500
Sustainability loan of £3,600 in 2020: MFC is starting a bottled water business, which will generate an income to help fund its work.
