Call for Proposals: Bacha Entrepreneurship Project

The Bacha Entrepreneurship Project invites Basotho youth aged 21 to 35 to submit their business proposals.

Submission Method:

Email proposals to bacha@bedco.org.ls (no hand deliveries accepted).

Final Submission Deadline: Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completion of the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) or Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) or higher.

• No formal employment opportunities after obtaining qualifications.

• A genuine interest in starting a business.

• Proposals are also welcome from start-ups led by eligible youth seeking funding for expansion.

• Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, a strong business case, and sustainability.

Required Documents

• Certified copies of Identity Documents

• Certified copies of qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Business documents (if applicable)

Note: All documents must not exceed 20 MB.

For more information, visit the Facebook pages of the Bacha Entrepreneurship Project, Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation, Revenue Services Lesotho, and Standard Lesotho Bank, or contact Ms. Nyabela at ‪+266 5877 3007.

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