Who we are
The CREDIT PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION OF LESOTHO is an Association / Professional & Financial Services Body, identified by entity number 50194, with its registered and operational office at Maseru Mall, Koffi Annan Rd, Maseru 350, Lesotho.
Our purpose brings together the responsibilities of credit providers and the financial well-being of the communities they serve. We promote ethical credit practices, consumer education and responsible lending standards across Lesotho.
Our mission
To promote ethical credit practices, foster financial literacy and consumer education, support responsible lending standards, protect consumers’ financial well-being, and drive sustainable economic development and community financial empowerment across Lesotho.
Credit should be understandable and approached with care. Our mission puts clear information, fairness and informed decision-making at the centre of the relationship between consumers and credit providers.
The principles behind our work
Our work is guided by a practical set of commitments:
- Integrity: promoting honest communication and ethical conduct in credit relationships.
- Education: making financial knowledge more accessible and useful in daily life.
- Consumer well-being: encouraging fair treatment, informed choices and responsible borrowing.
- Inclusion: supporting community financial empowerment throughout Lesotho.
- Accountability: being clear about our identity, purpose and the information we publish.
Our organisational background
The association’s foundation is its stated purpose: improving credit practices and strengthening financial understanding in Lesotho’s communities. Historical milestones, founding dates and measured impact will be published when supporting records are available.
For enquiries about the association’s history, membership or collaboration, please contact our office. We welcome dialogue with consumers, credit providers and community organisations.