Kicking off 2023\’s newsletter cycle with strategic and strong collaborations from the Mountain Kingdom to the world!
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Basotho take Heritage into their own hands
Seriti sa Makhoarane Heritage and Tourism Network (SSM) in collaboration with rise held a first of its kind Built Environment and Heritage Masterclass in Makeneng, a small village in Maseru, Lesotho. This class was held at Makeneng (Matsieng), the royal
rise’s work on Universal Design 
rise’s work on Universal Design
We often say that we are inclusive of all communities, or that we are restructuring society to be understanding and empathic of all, especially the marginalized. But to which extent? The lack of inclusivity in …
Experience taught me well
I am Mpokho Kherehloa, a proud member of the in loco fellowship cohort of 2020 with rise international. I am a 24 year old Mosotho woman and my life is based on challenging the status quo in the Lesotho construction …
in loco fellows blog series 2020 #6: Great things never come from our comfort zone
My name is Ramarou Tsoho, a 30 year old Mosotho man. I was born and raised in the highlands of Lesotho “Raleqheka”. I am privileged to be part of the 2020 cohort of the in loco fellowship at rise international. …
in loco fellows blog series #3: Success comes from good networking and a lot of experience
In this day and age in our country of Lesotho in order to succeed in any profession you’ve got to have connections and experience, a college diploma/degree alone does not guarantee success.
I got introduced to rise back in 2017 …