When you meet Relebohile, the first thing you notice is her presence - a warm, steady energy, a powerful voice, and a smile that fills the room.
At 26 years old, she is a mother of two young children, a university graduate with a Bachelor of Social Planning and Sociology, and now, a proud graduate of Help Lesotho’s 6-week leadership training.
But her journey to this moment has not been easy.
Carrying Responsibility - and Still Showing Up
Relebohile is raising her children, aged six and two and a half, on her own after the loss of her husband.
She carries the weight of that responsibility every day.
And yet, when she speaks about her life, there is strength in her voice.
Even in small moments - like walking home with two balloons to surprise her children - you see what drives her: a deep commitment to showing up, to giving, to caring.
Expecting a Workshop - Finding Transformation
When Relebohile joined the Help Lesotho program, she had a simple expectation.
“I was interested in being a good leader. I thought it was a simple workshop… but it was the other way around.”
What she found instead was something much deeper.
The sessions challenged her, motivated her, and created space for reflection and growth - not just as a leader, but as a person.
“The sessions were so motivating.”
One session, in particular, stayed with her: parenting. “Parenting is so challenging.”
As a mother, the opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow in this area was especially meaningful.
A Leader Others Lean On
Within the group, Relebohile quickly became known as “Mom.” Not because of her age - but because of her presence.
- Her peers describe her as:
- Direct and honest
- Deeply empathetic
- Strong, even when she is tired
- Intelligent and thoughtful
Others are drawn to her warmth and authenticity. She feels things deeply, and she shows up fully - whether in conversation, in reflection, or even in song.
Because Relebohile doesn’t just sing - she sings with her whole body, with her whole self.
Knowing Her Own Strength
Perhaps the most powerful shift for Relebohile is what she now believes about herself.
“I know I have potential. I know I can do anything I put my mind to.”
This confidence is not abstract. It is grounded in lived experience - in overcoming loss, raising children, pursuing education, and continuing to grow.
It is the kind of confidence that leads to action.
The Impact of Investing in Women
Relebohile’s story is a reminder that leadership does not start in a boardroom or a title.
It starts in everyday resilience:
- In showing up for your children
- In continuing forward after loss
- In choosing to grow, even when life is demanding
Through Help Lesotho, women like Relebohile are not only strengthening their own capacity - they are becoming anchors in their families and communities.
Leaders others can rely on.
