Meet Our Board & Partners
A non-profit cultural & educational institution established in 1956 which belongs to Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa, Morija Museum & Archives (MMA) is dedicated to developing programmes and activities related to history, heritage, and community-based tourism, the arts, and culture, as well as science and the environment.
MMA is a pioneer in this regard, building upon the long-established traditions of creativity, innovation and excellence that have made Morija a major educational and cultural centre in Lesotho over the past two centuries. A small institution with a big heart, MMA’s programmes and activities have impacted widely across Lesotho.
Partnerships are very important to Morija Museum & Archives. They enable us to develop the museum, extend our reach and deliver a range of benefits to the community.
Board
The Board is chosen every 4 years by the Executive Committee of the Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa.
2017-2021 Board Members
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Chairperson, Mr. Thabo Makara
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Deputy Chairperson, Rev. LAT Motsamai
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Treasurer, Mrs. Bonang M. Nts’euoa
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Members
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Mrs. E.M. Sibolla
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Rev. L. Makutoane
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Adv. Mosito Mapetla
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Ex-Officio
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Ms. 'Mamokuena Makhema (Curator)
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Mr. Pusetso Nyabela (Deputy Curator)
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Mr. Teboho Hlaha (Accountant)
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Ms. Tsepiso Mahase (Marketing & Promotions Officer)
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Mr. Stephen Gill (Curator Emeritus)
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MMA Staff Members​
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Curator: Ms. 'Mamokuena Makhema
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Vice Curator: Mr. Pusetso Nyabela
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Documentalist: Ms. Mats’eliso Phethoka
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IT Officer: Mr. Thabelo Chris Makhele
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Marketing and Promotions Officer: Ms. Ts’episo Mahase
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Collections Management and Exhibitions Officer: Ms. Keletso Selialia
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Accountant: Mr. Teboho Hlaha
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Research Officer: Ms. Liako Mahao
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Groundskeeper: Mr. Makalo Seutloali
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Cleaner: Mrs. ‘Malecheko Semithe
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MMA enjoys significant support from the Ministry of Tourism, Environment & Culture as well as a range of other partners.
MMA’s auditors are Moteane, Quashie & Associates (P/Bag A169, Plot 582 Hoohlo, Maseru 100; admin@mqa.co.ls).
Our Partners
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Our Current Partners are:
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Ministry of Tourism, Environment & Culture
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Ministry of Education & Training
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Netherlands-Lesotho Foundation
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Selibeng sa Thuto Educational Trust
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Italian Embassy, Pretoria
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Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation
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Selemela Learning Network
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Relationships Inspiring Social Enterprise
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Music in Africa Foundation
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Alliance Française Maseru
Thank you to all of our past partners for their support.
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Albert Brutsch
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Alliance Française/French Counsel to Lesotho/French Government
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Anthony Maeder
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Barclays Bank (Lesotho)
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British High Commission
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British Library
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Canada Fund
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Central Bank of Lesotho
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Cory Library
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David Ambrose
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David Hall/Sechaba Consultants
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Dirk Schwager
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Disciples of Christ
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Embassy of Austria (Pretoria)
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Embassy of Finland (Pretoria)
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EU/Micro-Projects Management Unit
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Evangelisches Missionswerk Deutschland
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Family Search International
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Ford Foundation
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Friends of Lesotho (USA)
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Goldfields of South Africa
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Helvetas (Lesotho)
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Irish Aid (Lesotho)
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Kingsway Construction
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Lelapa la Matji
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Lesotho Bank / Standard Lesotho Bank
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Lesotho Flour Mills
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Lesotho Highlands Project Consultants
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Morija Printing Works
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Metropolitan Lesotho
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Presbyterian Church of the United States (PCUSA)
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Paul Ellenberger
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P.B. Jandrell & Son
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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Rotary Club of Lesotho
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South African Trade Mission
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Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA)
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UNESCO
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United States Information Service (USIS)
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US Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation
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US Peace Corps
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Yale University
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And many dozens of public and private organisations and companies that supported the Morija Arts & Cultural Festival / National School Cultural Competitions during the period 1999-2014.