This blog is meant to provide insight into the work of the G.R.O. Foundation team and an inside look at the process of development in the small landlocked country of Lesotho, Africa. As you read through these posts you will see stories from the front lines and the impacts that happen as a result of G.R.O. programming, with the assistance of people like yourself. There will also be a great deal of information about how you can become involved and make a difference in even just one young persons life, a challenge we hope you will take! As an organization we encourage readers to learn about and become involved in assisting Lesotho reach its potential, whether you choose to support the work of G.R.O. or not. If you are curious or confused, please do not hesitate to engage us in conversation. In fact, we encourage you to!

The following is a more detailed description of the G.R.O. Foundation’s vision

In 2005, while working in the rural mountain regions of Lesotho, Africa, three young development workers were challenged by the overwhelming needs presented by the communities they lived in and worked with. The three friends, a pediatric HIV/AIDS nurse, an agriculture advisor and a community support worker recognized the potential of an integrated response to addressing those needs. Operating under a holistic model of development, The G.R.O Foundation was formed as an agent of change to provide resources and empowerment to the hundreds of community members requesting support.

The G.R.O. Foundation’s flagship project, the Family Scholarship Fund provided for orphaned high school students to join together and support each other and their communities. The motto ‘Be Strong and Never Stop Dreaming’ was adopted by the students, and together they became powerful young leaders in their school and community with many of them going on to higher education.

The G.R.O Foundation’s philosophy focuses on empowering local solutions to local problems. Our projects have since expanded to include women living with HIV/AIDS who are seeking to establish small businesses, and Grandmothers providing home-based care to families and orphans under the ravages of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Central to our belief system is the creation of non-judgmental and co-operative environments where all people, regardless of background or belief are loved, supported and empowered. Once social change begins it cannot be reversed and The G.R.O. Foundation continues to work with local partners to promote positive change for their collective futures.

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