About PSI LESOTHO

PSI opened an office in the Kingdom of Lesotho in 2001, launching a condom social marketing program and in 2004 launched a network of HIV testing and counselling (HTS) services. Since its inception, PSI Lesotho has positively impacted hundreds of thousands of lives and prevented thousands of HIV infections through its highly impactful and innovative programs, spanning from condom social marketing, sexual and reproductive health, HIV testing and prevention, to HIV care and treatment. PSI Lesotho’s community HIV testing programs, including index testing, partner notification services and comprehensive HIV prevention activities with the Lesotho Defence Force, remain a model of efficiency, effectiveness and successful government partnership

OUR IMPACT

In 2018, PSI Lesotho positively impacted thousands of lives in Lesotho through its products and services, including:

• Results-oriented


• Nearly 150,000 HIV tests distributed.


• Identified 4,000 new positive cases of HIV and referred to treatment.


• 30,000 contraceptives provided.


• 3,000 males circumcised.


• 1,300 Basotho provided with HIV care and treatment services

PRIMARY HEALTHCARE

PSI facilitates delivery of community driven primary healthcare services that are accessible without the risk of financial hardship.

SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

PSI helps women and young people access contraception and life-saving reproductive health services to help and empower them to lead the lives they desire.

PSI Services

• HIV Testing Services delivery (Including HIV self-testing).


• HIV risk assessment and messaging.


• Sexual and Reproductive Health services (SRH) – Contraceptives mix and,


• Condoms provision.

PSI Mission, Values and Unique Positioning

PSI Mission

We make it easier for people living in the developing world to live healthy lives and plan the families they desire.

PSI Values

• Measurement: Evidence, research, metrics and evaluation inform our choices.


• Pragmatism: We strive for excellence, but useful and timely are better than perfect.


• Identified 4,000 new positive cases of HIV and referred to treatment.


• Honesty: We act with integrity, share what we achieve, and admit when we fail.


• Collaboration: Active partnering drives impact.


• Trust: We have confidence in our people to make good decisions.


• Commitment: We build local capacity and programs that last