Lesotho (Solo 2019) - The Third Half - Football Programs

• Company the third half

• Lesotho Football for Hope Centre Nightingale Road, Old Europa Maseru, Lesotho. Maseru, Lesotho , Lesotho

• Ages From 15 years

About this trip
Experience the beauty of Africa while using soccer to help orphans and vulnerable children.

The Kingdom of Lesotho is a tiny but beautiful country hidden high in the mountains above South Africa which boasts a rich cultural heritage and dramatic scenery, including some of the highest waterfalls in the world. A hidden gem, Lesotho is quietly developing a reputation as a destination for adventure tourists thanks to its stunning scenery and activities like hiking, pony-trekking and even skiing. You’ll experience the rich history of this proud nation with lessons in language and customs and visits to sacred cultural sites.

Football is a religion all over Africa and Lesotho is no exception. You’ll experience this first-hand, whether attending a Premier League game with local team Kick4Life F.C. or playing pickup games with local kids. You’ll also get to play at the FIFA Football for Hope Center, constructed as a legacy from the 2010 FIFA World Cup and now a thriving hub in the capital city Maseru and home to numerous social programs for local youth.

Lesotho also one of the poorest countries in the world and suffers from one of the highest HIV/Aids infection rates on the planet. Almost 25% of the population is HIV positive and over 130,000 children have been orphaned by the disease, which has had a devastating impact on family and community structures and held back the nation’s economic development. You’ll join local non-profit organization Kick4Life as they use soccer to help support orphans and vulnerable children and give them the chance of a better future.

Make a difference

Your trip will support the inspirational work of Kick4life, a non-profit organization that uses soccer to improve the lives of underserved youth living in Maseru. Since 2005 Kick4Life has reached more than 250,000 children and young people through a wide range of activities from health education & HIV testing to literacy, mentoring and support towards long-term education & employment. You'll get hands-on with the Kick4Life coaches as they bring hope and brighter prospects to a new generation of Basotho youth.

What's included

• 6 nights accommodation for 1 person at the best boutique spots in the heart of the action.
• All local transport is provided by private charter buses, including airport transfers.
• Comprehensive cover for medical, cancellation and emergencies.
• A bi-lingual, local supervisor on call 24/7.
• Your trip includes a donation to a local charity and you'll get to experience how they use soccer to help underserved kids.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
• Learn about Global Citizenship and international development with the third half's Global Leadership curriculum

Itinerary

Day 1
The road to Lesotho

Depart home for Maseru, Lesotho.

Day 2
Welcome to Africa!

Arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa. Fly to Maseru, Lesotho. 
Arrival at the Kick4Life hotel and conference center, check in and relax
Introduction to the third half, a brief introduction to Kick4life and the week ahead.
Soccer: Attend Lesotho Premier League Match (subject to schedule).
Welcome dinner in Kick4Life’s award-winning No. 7 restaurant a social enterprise which employs local youth.

Day 3
Learn the game, learn the language

Introduction to Kick4Life and tour of the FIFA Football for Hope Center Lesotho, built as part of the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Friendly match on the field at the Football for Hope Center.
Educational workshop on the Basotho culture, history, and language,
Global Leadership Development Workshop 1: ‘Global Leadership and International Development’.

Day 4
Into the mountains

Transfer to Malealea Mountain Lodge, a beautiful retreat nestled in the Makhomalong Valley and surrounded by the beautiful Maloti Mountains.
An evening performance by local band and choir, campfire chat. 
Global Leadership Development Workshop 2: Gender Inequality and HIV.

Day 5
Pony trek to Botsoela Falls

Pony-trekking to the majestic Botsoela Waterfall in the Drakensburg Mountains.
Visit a local museum and village to experience traditional life in the Basotho culture.
Evening band, choir, campfire reflections.

Day 6
Help bring education and life skills to kids

Visit Thaba Bosiu, historical site and the spiritual home of the Basotho nation.
Training session in how Kick4Life provides health education to young people through soccer. Chance to help Kick4Life coaches deliver the program to local kids.
Global Leadership Development Workshop 3: Youth Opportunity.

Day 7
Farewell to Kick4Life

Free time for souvenir shopping.
Friendly match at the FIFA Football for Hope Center Lesotho.
Cultural performance by Kick4Life's traditional Theatre Group.
Farewell dinner at No. 7 restaurant in Kick4life hotel. Sharing and reflection.

Day 8
Don't forget us!

Transfer to airport, depart Maseru for home