#FiCS - Financing the Future: Why Community Engagement is the Key to Sustainable Development

“Impact Talk: Financing the Future: Why Community Engagement is the Key to Sustainable Development” In this Impact Talk at the Finance in Common Summit 2025, Reitumetse Nkoti Mabula (Executive Director, Seinoli Legal Trust) shares about the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) which has led to problematic socio-economic and environmental impacts. The Seinoli Legal Centre (SLC) uses the law to empower communities impacted by large-scale projects like LHWP, mining, and agribusiness. By offering accessible legal support through community meetings (Pitsos), workshops, direct consultations, and a toll-free helpline, SLC ensures affected populations can defend their social, economic, and environmental rights. Learn more about the Seinoli Legal Trust here: https://www.seinoli.org.ls/