Lesotho is a small nation in the middle of southern Africa.

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The of Lesotho lies more than 1,000 metres above sea level.

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With its wild landscapes, it is a paradise for nature lovers

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and outdoor , and also offers the opportunity for visitors to gain

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experience of African culture. This is particularly true in the rural

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areas, where the distinctive and traditions of the country are

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still very much alive.

Volunteers are now needed for two related projects for a community-

based organisation in the Maletsunyane gorge, a remote and

spectacular region in the highlands of Lesotho. One project will

involve improving the track used by both visitors and locals to

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reach the base of a waterfall in the gorge. For the second project,

volunteers are needed to a biodiversity survey of the region.

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, much of this area is suffering from overgrazing, hunting and

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other activities which threaten the of the land.

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Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms. There is a communal

kitchen, and also a chance to experience the local restaurants. Special

dietary can be provided for if advance notice is given.

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