Meet GIRL4ce Member, Mosa:
“A Different Mosa, a New Me”
Mosa’s life was once defined by cruelty and violence. Growing up, he was abused and encouraged to fight, despite his own aversion to violence. He found an escape and a new purpose through a Facebook post promoting applications to GIRL4ce, Help Lesotho’s edutainment program committed to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and child marriage. For him this was an opportunity to be part of something meaningful in a way that would allow him to break free from the cycle of violence that had defined his past.
As a GIRL4ce member, Mosa’s acting is particularly impactful. He often takes on the challenging role of characters who are perpetrators of violence and abuse. This allows him to “divide” himself into two parts—the actor and the person—and to use his art to connect with others whose lives are impacted by abuse. Being part of GIRL4ce has allowed Mosa to heal and feel empowered, saying, “when I wear those clothes, I know I am not Mosa.”
“It just feels like a place I need to be. I want to be around these people. Being here, surrounded by people who treat each other with respect, feels right.”
Mosa can often be found at the Help Lesotho Leadership Centre long before and after GIRL4ce rehearsals and performances. He says, “it just feels like a place I need to be. I want to be around these people. Being here, surrounded by people who treat each other with respect, feels right.”
His connection with Help Lesotho, GIRL4ce, and particularly Psychosocial Support Officer Motopi, who regularly checks in on him, has been instrumental in his transformation. Phone calls with Motopi helped him stop fighting and turn away from violence.
Mosa describes this shift as becoming a “different Mosa, a new me.” Being part of GIRL4ce has completely changed his life and has given him a new beginning, and now he is paying it forward with his inspiring performances.
Mosa’s ability to influence others has become his driving force. He considers it a blessing to see people change because of the roles he plays. He stands in front of people knowing he has the power to change their perspectives which is something he always wanted to do. Through his art he has found a platform to advocate for a future free from violence.
