The Bacha Entrepreneurship Project is a youth-focused initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of youth-owned enterprises in Lesotho through business development support, mentorship, and access to opportunities that enhance sustainability and job creation. ​ To tackle poverty exacerbated by rising youth unemployment, the Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation (BEDCO), in partnership with the Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) and the Standard Lesotho Bank...

The Business Idea Pitching Project bridges the gap in access to finance by providing small grants to MSMEs (working-age population) with simple, attainable requirements. The project requires business owners to identify business gaps and explain how the grant will benefit their business. The goal of the Pitching project is to support existing micro and small businesses that need small grants ranging from M3,000 to M10,000. These grants help them access inputs, machinery, and equipment to...