WHO WE ARE
The Butterfly Sanctuary is a Non-governmental organisation that was started by a team of development experts that sought address the plight of young mothers and vulnerable girls within the districts in Lesotho.
The organisation uses a holistic approach in tackling matters related to health, protection, livelihood and wellbeing of young adolescents and young adults.
OUR VISION
A world where every girl has the opportunity to achieve her fullest potential.
OUR MISSION
We restore hope and holistic living through alleviating poverty, illiteracy, injustice and life-threatening conditions leading to the social exclusion and vulnerability of girls.
The Why Behind What We Do
Due to a high poverty rate, there is increased vulnerability to various issues in Lesotho. The HIV/AIDS rate stands at 25%, while early pregnancies and marriages account for 19%. Unemployment affects 33% of the population.
Despite a commendable 97.8% youth education attendance rate, there are concerns about high school dropout rates, particularly at the secondary level (78.3% among 15-17-year-olds). Notably, female youth attendance (99.2%) exceeds that of males (95.6%), though gender-based violence (GBV) cases are a pressing concern, with 68% occurring among young mothers, some linked to denied inheritance rights.
This highlights our focus at the Butterfly Sanctuary Organization: addressing these issues for the most at-risk age group, empowering them as vital contributors to the nation.
Partners that have supported our cause
- Development Solutions Consultancy firm
- Global Fund for Children
- Urgent Action Fund
- Tseou Advocates
Donors that have supported our cause
- Canada Fund for Local initiatives – (CFLI- Southern Africa)
- Heritage foundation
- UNICEF, IOM & European Union ( Youth Hub)
Our Pillars
Prevention
Prevention of abuse from occurring in the first place, and from recurring, by working with local grassroots organizations, civil society, and key stakeholders in the community, including men and boys; but also creating awareness on the rights, SRH,HIV& AIDS, skills in livelihood.
Protection
Protection through advocacy and also identifying and providing services and referring them to other stakeholders with similar services they require.
Response
Support the Young adolescents providing knowledge and skills and IGA provision.
Accountability
Accountability to ensure that young mothers are supported to get justice, policy influence and to end impunity by strengthening legal and judicial systems
Meet Our Team
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Manthati Gertrude Masoabi
BOARD CHAIR
Mrs. Sylivia Simwanza
BOARD VICE CHAIR
Ms. Mathabo PAO
PROJECT OFFICER - EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Mpho Khobotle
