rise International has joined forces with Kick4Life in the design and construction of a new gymnasium at the Kick4Life Centre in Maseru, Lesotho, as part of the legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Kick4Life is one of only 10 projects across Africa selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to receive support…

A New Outdoor Kitchen for Motimposo Primary School We are thrilled to share the exciting news of our partnership with Motimposo Primary School to build a new school kitchen! This project is a testament to our commitment to improving the lives of communities through sustainable and impactful initiatives. “When rise International told us they were…

We’re excited to share the positive impact rise International has made during the first quarter of 2024! This newsletter highlights our achievements across our three core pillars: Entrepreneurship Development, Promoting Social Enterprise, and Enhancing Design & Construction Through Research. The Full Report Here 1,848 Lives Impacted! Through our innovative approaches in social enterprise, advocacy, design & construction…

Human beings have depleted natural resources, cut down trees in forests and led to pollution and global warming. It is high time that we turn to protect our nature and start preserving it. Through one of our pillars, Innovative Building Methodologies, we continue to raise awareness about climate change, global warming, deforestation and loss of…

ADDRESSING LESOTHO’S GAPS IN RESEARCH, PRODUCTION, AND USE OF SUSTAINABLE LOCALLY SOURCED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EFICA_-Irish-Aid-End-of-Project-Final-Report.pdf

Thank you for supporting our entrepreneurship development programs in Lesotho in the past. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to graduate over 50 fellows from our design, build and entrepreneurship in loco program, 71% of whom have gone on to become Pioneers and created over 183 jobs for others as a result of the skills…

We are thrilled to announce the release of rise International’s Bi-Annual Evaluation Report, highlighting the impactful work we’ve accomplished over the past two years. This comprehensive report encapsulates our dedication to sustainable development and community empowerment in Lesotho. Key highlights of our achievements. As we celebrate these milestones, we are reminded of the collective impact we can achieve when…

rise Hosted Athabasca University Students as part of a knowledge exchange and skills sharing program  Thanks to a Canadian government-funded program, the Global Exchange Opportunities Program, nine students from Architecture, Heritage Resources Management and Computer Science as well three faculty members from Athabasca University in Canada visited Lesotho for a 2-week visit this month.  During…

SPECIFICATION SHEET TABLE FOR DIFFERENT BUILDING MATERIALS: Materials Specification Table comparing properties and specs of conventional building materials with those of repurposed and indigenous, low-carbon alternatives. Click here for more info. https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Material-Specification-Sheet-by-rise-international.pdf

https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rise-International-climate-change-Catalogue.pdf https://riseint.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rise-International-climate-change-Catalogue.pdf