Flood Damage in Lesotho

Recent heavy and consistent rainfall and have wreaked havoc across most of Lesotho. Flash floods have caused drownings and farmers have grown weary regarding the success of their crops this year due to the excess water. Most of the top soil has washed away, down the mountains and off to South Africa somewhere, where they too are experiencing the devastating effects of mother nature. Perhaps the most traumatic effects are being felt in Leribe, where the drastic rainfall has washed away entire cemetaries, leaving members of the deceased family member scrambling to gather the remains of their loved ones to rebury them elsewhere.

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Articles from the Lesotho Times:

Dead Bodies Washed Up in Leribe

Floods Wreak Havok in Leribe

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Back to School at PC-Lesotho Office

Much like Baylor did last year, the Peace Corps-Lesotho office kicked off the new school year in style, donning uniforms from their old school days. The first day of class involved morning prayer, several assemblies, periodic announcements, and fictitious classes. Those in official attire were "students" for the day while others served as "school administration." I was mysteriously voted as the Economics teacher. Lunch was provided for faculty and pupils alike and included such delicacies as makoenya (fat cakes) and chicken feet.

Positive Peace Corps Press

PC-Lesotho World AIDS Day Photo Contest Winners

Raising Awareness: Matt Deakin (CHED '10)

Caring for Those Infected: Aaron Laufman-Walker (CHED '09)

Positive Living: Violeta Jimenez (ED '08)

Honorable Mentions: Nathan Birhanu (ED '10) & Elissa Kaufman (CHED '09)

Lesotho Times

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