Rural Self-Help Development Association
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Back in 1991, RSDA grew out of a German food-for-work program which was ran in the Mafeteng and Leribe districts. We knew something had to be done.
We have been operating for over 30 years, working alongside Basotho (the people of Lesotho), local communities and the government to help small-holder famers become self-reliant. When we opened our doors as a registered non-governmental organisation (NGO), Lesotho was going through a food crisis. And we knew we needed to help famers become more self-sufficient. Our reason for being, then as now, it to promote self-help farming methods. We work with farmers to spread knowledge of sustainable land use while making the most locally-available assets: seeds, chickens, manure, livestock, etc.
"๐๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฎ ๐ง๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฃ๐ต๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐ท๐ผ ๐๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ต๐ผ. ๐๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ผ" - ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ
21/10/2026
๐ฑ๐ฉโ๐ณ FROM FARM TO FORK: STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION OF FARMERS AND COOKS
Today, 21 October 2026, in Berea, RSDA, in collaboration with Slow Food In Lesotho, held the inception meeting for the Cooks and Farmers Collaboration Initiative, together with a live cooking demonstration at DAO Hall.
The initiative aims to build strong partnerships between local farmers and hospitality providers, including street food vendors, caterers, restaurants, hotels and guest houses, creating more opportunities for locally grown produce to reach our plates.
๐ฅ Imagine fresh produce from our farmers transforming into delicious meals prepared by our local cooks!
This collaboration has the potential to strengthen market access for smallholder farmers, promote the use of local ingredients, support local businesses and contribute to a stronger, more sustainable agricultural value chain in Lesotho.
The conversation continues in Maseru tomorrow, as we work towards building lasting connections between those who grow our food and those who prepare it.
, cook local and support local!
Lesotho Network - DLN
Seahlolo
Uncensored News Lesotho
Ministry of Agriculture Food Security And Nutrition Lesotho
10/09/2026
Yesterday, RSDA in partnership with Department of Livestock Services proudly held a Jersey Cow Promotion and Field Day at the Botha-Bothe Milk Collection Centre. The event brought together dairy farmers, government officials, private sector, and development partners to discuss opportunities and challenges in strengthening Lesothoโs dairy sector and promoting quality domestic milk production.
The day included farm visits, insightful presentations and panel discussions for knowledge sharing aimed at improving dairy farming and supporting farmer livelihoods.
A sincere thank you to all dairy farmers, partners, and stakeholders who participated and contributed to the success of the day.
The initiative is supported by Jersey Overseas Aid through its Dairy for Development program implemented by Royal Jersey Agricultural and Horticultural Society.
Denmark Lesotho Network - DLNSlow Food In LesothoAfrican Jersey Forum
28/08/2026
๐ฅ Successful Distribution! ๐ฅ
We are pleased to share the successful distribution of Chicks, Feeders & Drinkers to Brooder Units across Leribe and Berea this week.
A big step towards supporting local farmers and strengthening poultry production in our communities.
RSDA Dual Purpose Poultry Business Model.
World Poultry Foundation
Denmark Lesotho Network - DLN
Slow Food In Lesotho
Seahlolo
Uncensored News Lesotho
Lesotho Council Of NGOs
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