Fast Facts:
- Population: 1,804,000
- Capital: Maseru; 170,000
- Language: English, Sesotho, Zulu, Xhosa
- Religion: Christian, indigenous beliefs
- Currency: Loti, South African rand
- Life Expectancy: 37
- Literacy Percent: 85
*One thing that jumps out to me is the Life Expectancy….WOW!!
Culture:
*This country continues to deal with its history of conflict
*The people are predominantly Christian
*Continues to face struggles with child labor, sexual violence, and HIV
*Three-quarters of Lesotho’s residents live in rural areas and have limited access to basic services
*Water is Lesotho’s major natural resource
*They export a lot of clothing and footwear
Prayers:
Even though this country is mostly Christian, may our team provide a source of encouragement for the believers there. May God use us to renew their desire to seek and follow Him–as iron sharpens iron. I pray that we are sensitive to the Lord’s calling for our ministry opportunities in this country. Pray that this country finds ways to educate the people to prevent the spread of HIV. Also pray against the bondage the children face in being forced into labor situations. As they continue to struggle with sexual violence as well, pray for the men and women that are committing these crimes that they find the Lord. That they break away from the evil in their hearts and turn to the Lord for restoration and healing.
