Esther's Home · Leribe, Lesotho

A home where young women flourish

A safe, nurturing and spiritually grounded home for high-school girls.

Our identity & purpose

Raising confident, purpose-driven young women

Esther's Home exists to provide a safe, nurturing and spiritually grounded living environment for girls. We are committed to raising confident, disciplined, respectful and purpose-driven young women.

Our home environment promotes academic excellence, emotional wholeness and Christian character formation.

Esther's Home crown and motto: Raising Queens for God's Purposes. Destined. Prepared. Crowned.
Vision

Leading with integrity and purpose

To raise spiritually grounded, emotionally healthy and academically excellent young women who lead with integrity and purpose.

Our mission

  • To give loving care to students.
  • To educate students in truth and teach them the Word of God.
  • To build Godly character in each girl's life.
  • To support local Christian churches and Christian communities.
Life at Esther's Home

A holistic place to live and learn

Our daily rhythm blends academic focus with spiritual growth, strong community bonds and opportunities for personal development, preparing girls for a bright future.

Academic excellence

Dedicated study times, access to resources and encouragement from staff help every girl reach her full potential.

Spiritual growth

Morning and evening devotions and Sunday church services build a strong foundation of faith and a deep connection to God.

Sisterhood

Living together grows friendship and mutual support. Girls learn to live in harmony, share and uplift one another, like a true family.

Personal development

Life skills, leadership training and mentorship equip girls with the confidence and tools to meet life's challenges and opportunities.

Support, safety & well-being

Peaceful, nurturing and structured

Esther's Home strives to create a peaceful, nurturing and structured environment, putting emotional well-being, spiritual growth and academic excellence first.

Girls are supported through mentorship, leadership development and life skills, and our team provides guidance, prayer support and pastoral care when needed. A matron and a house mother care for the girls day to day, and any challenge or concern can be raised with them at any time.

Daily life

  • Morning and evening devotions, and Sunday church services.
  • English spoken daily to strengthen learning.
  • Meals shared together in the dining hall.
  • No cell phones, so girls can focus on study, faith and friendship.
  • Modest dress and respect for one another and for staff.
For families

Joining Esther's Home

New students arrive with a parent or guardian, and girls live at the hostel through the school year, from January to November or December. The prospectus, with boarding fees, what to bring and the full boarding regulations, is available from the hostel.

Give

Help a girl flourish

Your gift supports the care, schooling and discipleship of the girls at Esther's Home.