175 women participated in the Sunrise campaign in Lesotho in 2013-2015. Key results included:

  • 130 survivors of GBV in 10 councils trained as entrepreneurs.
  • 99% completed a business plan and 92% followed through on the plan. 44% indicated starting a new business, 15% increased the size of their business and 32% opened a bank account.
  • 93% indicated that the project gave them choices to reduce GBV and helped build their confidence.
  • Gender attitudes as measured by the Gender Progress Score (GPS) in the increased by 7% points from 66% to 73%: a positive development in these conservative communities. At 66% the participant’s GPS is 7% points lower than their communities. This reflects the need for continuous backstopping.
  • The average monthly income for participants increased by M487. The annual net income rose by 60% to M533 412.
  • 93% said they are now experiencing less or much less GBV in their lives. The relationship control index, that measures power within intimate relationships rose by 11%.
  • Overall rating of the project is 86% in Lesotho

Read more about the 2015 Pamphlet  and Country Report.

In 2017 to 2019, Kanana Council, Lilala Council, Mafeteng Urban, Maisa Phoka Council, Mamants’o Council, Mazenod Council, Qibing Council, Sephokong Council, Siloe Council and Ts’ana Talana Council anchored the Entrepreneurship programme. Key results included:

  • 119 survivors of GBV in 10 councils in Lesotho trained as entrepreneurs in the Sunrise Campaign at the Baseline stage
  • 68 survivors of GBV in 10 councils in Lesotho trained as entrepreneurs in the Sunrise Campaign at the follow up stage
  • 87% completed a business plan and 72% followed through on the plan
  • the average income increased from 1193 per month at baseline to 1424 at end line; 19% increase
  • 68 % added new products and 53% found new markets; 26% indicated starting a new business and 19% increased the size of their business; 22% opened a bank account and 12% increased email usage.
  • The Gender Empowerment Index (GEI) which includes entrepreneurial flair, agency, income, relationship control and agency (decreased) from 11% to 10%
  • 53% of participants said they now experience less or much less GBV. Overall, the relationship control index (increased) by 58% to 67%.
  • Gender attitudes as measured by the Gender Progress Score (GPS) in the communities (increased) by 60% to 67 %.