From Clongowes Wood College - Ireland 🇮🇪 to Malealea - Lesotho 🇱🇸 – A Journey of Kindness

Posted on Tue April 15, 2025.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Clongowes Wood College and the Malealea Development Trust

Over the past 10 days, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of hosting a group of students and teachers from Clongowes Wood College here at Malealea Lodge. Their visit has left a lasting impact on our village, and we are deeply grateful for their energy, generosity, and spirit of service.

All the way from Ireland, these remarkable young men arrived with more than just their backpacks — their suitcases were filled with donated clothing, thoughtfully collected for families in need. Months of dedicated fundraising back home made it possible for them to contribute meaningfully to a wide range of community projects here in Malealea.

During their stay, the group worked alongside locals on initiatives that truly matter:

  • Supporting the orphans’ teaching garden, helping grow food and hope for the future.
  • Tree planting in the village, especially for our elderly residents — a lasting symbol of care and environmental stewardship.
  • Constructing a Men’s Corner at the clinic, creating a safe space for men to gather, share, and seek support.
  • Assisting with fencing at the wetlands, helping protect a vital environmental area.
  • Revitalising the Tsinyane community garden, contributing to local food security.
  • And helping install a water tank at Letlapeng village, improving access to clean water.

These projects will have long-lasting benefits, and the relationships built during this time will be remembered for years to come.

To every student and teacher from Clongowes Wood College — thank you for showing what compassion in action looks like. Your hard work, humility, and willingness to learn and serve have left a powerful impression.And to the Malealea Development Trust, thank you for your unwavering commitment to the community. Your leadership and vision continue to inspire and connect people across the globe.

Together, you’ve built more than infrastructure — you’ve built hope, dignity, and friendship.

We can’t wait to welcome Clongowes Wood College back again in the future.

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