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Chinese Government provides M160,000 in care packages to children in Lesotho under “Warm Children’s Hearts” initiative

Commitments (Constant USD, 2023)$8,679
Commitment Year•2023Country of Activity•LesothoDirect Recipient Country of Incorporation•LesothoSector•Other Social Infrastructure And ServicesFlow Type•Grant

Status

Project lifecycle

Completion

Pipeline: PledgePipeline: CommitmentImplementationCompletion

Timeline

Key dates

Commitment date
May 31, 2023
Start (actual)
May 31, 2023
End (actual)
May 31, 2023

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This project provided M160,000 in care packages to children in Lesotho under “Warm Children’s Hearts” initiative. The children came from six care facilities in Maseru, Lesotho. More detailed locational information can be found at: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/30656833.

Stakeholders

Organizations involved in projects and activities supported by financial and in-kind transfers from Chinese government and state-owned entities

Funding agencies

Government Agencies

  • Unspecified Chinese Government Institution

Receiving agencies

Government Agencies

  • Lesotho Ministry of Gender and Youth, Sports and Recreation

Implementing agencies

NGO/CSO/Foundations

  • Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)

Loan description

Chinese Government provides M160,000 in care packages to children in Lesotho under “Warm Children’s Hearts” initiative

Narrative

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Project narrative

On May 31, 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Lesotho held a donation ceremony at Victory Hall in Maseru as part of the “Warm Children’s Hearts: A China–Africa Joint Action” initiative. Chinese Ambassador Lei Kezhong, Senate President ’Mamonaheng Mokitimi, Foreign Affairs Minister Lejone Mpotjoane, and Gender and Social Development Minister Pitso Lesaoana attended the ceremony. At the event, 150 Basotho children from six care facilities in Maseru received “love-packages” containing hygiene products, sanitary pads, blankets, stationery, and sporting equipment valued at M160,000. The 17th Chinese Medical Team in Lesotho also conducted medical examinations and provided medications for the children. The initiative, launched by Chinese First Lady Professor Peng Liyuan and the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), aims to provide care and support to orphans and underprivileged children across Africa in celebration of International Children’s Day.

Staff comments

1. The Chinese name for the joint initiative is 中非携手暖童心. 2. Two sources reported on the value of this donation, one reporting it cost M150,000 and the other reporting a cost of M160,000. The donations went directly to various care facilities in Maseru, making the receiving agency vague for this transaction.