Her Majesty Queen 'Masenate Mohato Bereng Seeiso in her capacity as the patron of the Maseru Women Senior Citizens Association (MWSCA) will be the guest speaker at the occasion to mark the association’s 10th anniversary in Maseru on Friday.

The celebration will culminate a Dinner Dance and Fashion Show to be performed by Tebogo Matji African boutique.

In an interview, the Association's President, Mrs. 'Matlelima Hlalele, said as a non-profit making association that rely on donor assistance mostly, the gate takings at the dinner dance will be used to run the association's programmes.

The other money, she said will be used for the benefit of orphans and vulnerable children of Khubetsoane, Motimposo and Lithabaneng where the association runs HIV and AIDS Comic Relief project.

Outlining achievements of the association since its establishment, Mrs. Hlalele said the association started with only 10 members, but it now has over 120 members and 23 associations in the districts of Mohales' Hoek, Berea and Maseru.

She added that they trained the elderly on human rights, HIV and AIDS and vocational skills.

The event is expected to bring together the elderly from around the country to have an opportunity to discuss and share experiences on issues that keep their lives going in their respective areas.

The event has been funded by Nedbank Lesotho, Dr 'Molotsi Monyamane, Epic Printers and Philippine Friends and ION Lesotho.

Established in 1997, MWSCA is a non-profit making organisation aimed at promoting the needs and rights of elderly people in the country.

Source: LENA 23/10/2007