Partnering with marginalised communities promoting innovation and development
Recent Activities
2026
Our Mission & Vision
OUR MISSION
GEM Lesotho
We are a community-based social enterprise NGO and innovation impact hub working in partnership with youth and women, encompassing policy interrogation, advocacy, innovation, enterprise development, and community building.
OUR VISION
GEM Lesotho
We aspire to be a leading social entrepreneurship and innovation hub that improves the lives of youth, rural communities, and schools as centers of excellence and models of peace.
OUR CORE VALUES
Community Development
1. ICT4Education: Digital literacy and technology 2. Gender, Peace & Leadership: Inclusive leadership 3. Creative Cultural Industries: Arts and creative 4. Climate Change Action: Environment sustainability initiatives
About Us
Our Vision
We exist to unlock opportunities, inspire bold thinking, and accelerate sustainable change where it matters most. By harnessing local talent, creativity, and leadership, we empower young people and women to shape their own futures, strengthen livelihoods, and contribute to more inclusive and resilient societies. Our approach combines practical action with long-term vision, ensuring that solutions are rooted in community realities and driven by those closest to the challenges.
Trusted Partners
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Unesco
100%
AWARDS
The Lesotho Minister of Communications Science and Technology, Mr. Tšoinyana Rapapa handed over the championship-winning award from the World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) prizes 2022 to the GEM Institute.The award titled *Category 15 – AL C8, Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content champions was awarded to GEM Institute during the World Summit on the Information Society Forum (WSIS) 2022 held in Geneva, Switzerland in May 30-03 June 2022.
The Tribe! Our Staff
“A Project Manager's role is multiface, encompassing strategic planning, team coordination, reaource allocation and performance tracking”
“Typically combines leadership across cultural preservation, creative industries, community engagement, and strategic project management.”
“focuses on identifying funding opportunities, conducting strategic research, building partnerships, and helping organizations secure financial and technical support for programs and operations.”
“managing financial records, preparing reports, ensuring compliance, and helping organizations make sound financial decisions.”
// Years Of Impact
10 +
I mostly focus on
exceeding expectations
// Environmental Contribution
100
Fruit Trees planted
// Community Outreach
10 +
Schools Reached
// SEED
1 +
Enterprise Hubs Created
