Maseru
The United Nations Day 2025 was marked by a powerful address from Amanda Mukwashi, the UN Resident Coordinator in Maseru this week, highlighting both the achievements and the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Lesotho.
Mukwashi emphasized the core values of the United Nations: peace, dignity and opportunity for all while underscorimg the UN’s commitment to standing alongside the government and people of Lesotho for nearly sixty years- a partnership rooted in shared aspirations for peace and development.
She painted a vivid picture of the daily realities of life in Lesotho, referencing the dreams, determination, and the dedication of people from different corners of Lesotho. These stories, Mukwashi said, served to emphasize the UN’s focus on people and the importance of its charter.
She identified climate change and economic hardship as major challenges, noting the parched fields in Qacha’s Nek and the scarcity of opportunities for young people and stressing the difficult choices families face between providing food and sending children to school.
Despite these struggles, the Mukwashi emphasized the enduring hope and resilience within Lesotho showcased by women’s cooperatives creating reusable products and young innovators using technology to connect farmers and health workers.
She called Basotho to action, urging them to continue building a nation where every person can live with dignity and hope.
She highlighted the importance of unity and collective action in carrying forward the promise of humanity, emphasizing that progress begins at the grassroots level, in the hands of Basotho.
Referencing a local saying, “When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind,” she celebrated Lesotho’s deep-rooted culture, resilience and shared values.
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