Mosepele Foundation Development Forum

Training of AGYW Community Team leaders
Date: 6 August 2026
Report by Matseliso Mokitimi (Chief Programs Officer

Thank you to HER Voice Fund for supporting young women to lead and create change!

On 6 August 2026, Mosepele Foundation Development Forum (MFDF) successfully hosted the AGYW Team Leaders Capacity Building Training, bringing together young women from different communities to strengthen their leadership, advocacy, and community mobilisation skills.

The training was honoured by HER Voice Fund Ambassador, Patience Masupha, who facilitated an engaging session on public speaking, equipping participants with practical skills to confidently communicate and advocate for issues affecting adolescent girls and young women. Participants also benefited from an insightful session on HIV prevention and treatment delivered by an experienced HIV activist-Botee Hlao, highlighting the importance of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and ending stigma.

Throughout the day, participants also explored leadership, advocacy, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, referral pathways, and meaningful youth participation through interactive discussions, role plays, team-building activities, and practical exercises.

We are proud to welcome these young women as MFDF AGYW Team Leaders and Community Advocates, ready to champion the health, rights, and wellbeing of adolescent girls and young women in their communities. Their voices, passion, and commitment remind us that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are leading today.

A sincere gratitude to every participant for enthusiasm, energy, and commitment, to Patience Masupha and our guest HIV activist Botee Hlao for sharing their expertise, and to HER Voice Fund for supporting this important initiative.
Together, we lead. Together, we advocate. Together, we empower. 💙

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY 📌

Founded in Lesotho in 2015, Mosepele Foundation Development Forum (MFDF) is a local youth-led organization with a presence in health facilities and communities across Lesotho and a membership of over 5,000 youth. Mosepele’s voice resonates in communities and on national platforms, representing Basotho youth in critical discussions and initiatives. MFDF engages young people as critical decision-makers and participants in the design, delivery, and monitoring of health and socio-economic services.

Guided by the Lesotho National Youth Policy, MFDF represent Basotho youth nationally, including at Lesotho Country Coordinating Mechanisms (LCCM) meetings.

MFDF has a proven track record in executing impactful projects, including PEPFAR Community Lead Monitoring, USAID leading DREAMS Component, The Global Fund's Her Voice Fund, Global Fund for Children’s Mental Health and Emergency Support etc.

MFDF is looking for suitable candidate(s) for the following Internship Opportunity:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yqDz53EDuxNBoBeViON3xmBcY1VW2gaN/view?usp=sharing

Announcement Alert📌

After going through an intensive Youth Power Hub Lesotho incubation, Mosepele Foundation has been awarded a two year grant by Unicef Lesotho, IOM UN Migration and Co-Funded by the European Union to implement a small-scale youth empowerment, advocacy, capacity building etc... under Youth Power Hub Lesotho Program. Mosepele Foundation will deliberate this gargantuan project in Maseru district with full involvement and meaningful participation of young people.

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Founded in Lesotho in 2015, Mosepele Foundation Development Forum (MFDF) is a local youth-led organization with a presence in health facilities and communities across Lesotho and a membership of over 5,000 youth. Mosepele’s voice resonates in communities and on national platforms, representing Basotho youth in critical discussions and initiatives. MFDF engages young people as critical decision-makers and participants in the design, delivery, and monitoring of health and socio-economic services.

Guided by the Lesotho National Youth Policy, MFDF represent Basotho youth nationally, including at Lesotho Country Coordinating Mechanisms (LCCM) meetings.

MFDF has a proven track record in executing impactful projects, including PEPFAR Community Lead Monitoring, The Global Fund's Her Voice Fund, Global Fund for Children’s Mental Health etc.

MFDF is looking for suitable candidate(s) for the following position(s):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ri-qcRwEq4qmE5dIkop_PKKEh7B37ly3/view?usp=drivesdk

For 7 impactful consecutive years of implementing Her Voice Fund in Lesotho, Mosepele Foundation has again been awarded a grant by the Global Fund, ViiV Healthcare Positive Action and the Network of Young People Living with HIV to implement Phase 3 of Her Voice Fund in Lesotho. The project will amplify the voices of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) to be part of decision making platforms from the community, district and national level. Mosepele Foundation will implement this life changing initiative in Maseru district.

HIV and TB Sustainability Roadmap Part B Co-Creation Workshop
Date: 2-3 June 2026
Report by: Matseliso Mokitimi

The sustainability of the HIV and TB response has become a national priority in Lesotho, particularly following the development of the HIV and TB Sustainability Roadmap in 2024. The Roadmap seeks to ensure that the country's HIV and TB programmes remain effective, resilient, and increasingly domestically owned in the face of changing donor landscapes and evolving public health needs. Part B of the Sustainability Roadmap focused on translating strategic priorities into practical, costed implementation actions through a collaborative co-creation process involving government, development partners, civil society organisations, implementing partners, and community representatives.

MFDF as a youth-led and youth-serving civil society organisation actively involved in the HIV response among young people, participated in the workshop through its Chief Programmes Officer, Ms. Matseliso Mokitimi. She contributed an important youth perspective by advocating for strengthened community systems, investment in youth-friendly HIV, TB and SRHR services, and greater inclusion of grassroots civil society organisations in sustainability planning.

The HIV & TB Sustainability Roadmap Part B Co-Creation Workshop aimed to validate the reprioritised High-Level Outcomes (HLOs) across thematic areas and collaboratively develop implementation activities, sequencing, costing assumptions, and a validation pathway for the revised Roadmap. Participants reviewed and refined priority outcomes, identified key implementation actions, addressed overlaps and dependencies, and agreed on resource requirements and next steps for the revised implementation and cost workplans.

The workshop concluded with validated HLOs, a consolidated implementation framework, agreed activity sequencing and costing assumptions, and a clear validation pathway...

READY4CHANGE EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING

Date: 16 May 2026
Location: UNESCO HALL
Report by Mapatsi Sekoai

MFDF AGYW Lead: Mapatsi Thato Sekoai honoured an invitation to attend the Ready4Change Employability Training hosted by Alleviate, Maleah Foundation, Leaders of Change Initiative, and Mercy Children’s Bible Ministries. The event was held at UNESCO Hall in Maseru, Lesotho. The training was organized to recognize and empower individuals, especially AGYW leaders and volunteers, who continue to dedicate themselves to humanitarian and volunteer work within their communities.

The programme focused on the importance of volunteerism, humanitarian work, communication skills, and youth empowerment. It encouraged young people to embrace opportunities that help them grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in society.
Young people were encouraged to always take advantage of volunteering opportunities because they provide experience, growth, leadership skills, and opportunities to serve others.

At the end of the training, certificates were awarded to participants in recognition of their attendance, dedication, and commitment to volunteerism and humanitarian work. The certificates served as encouragement to continue participating in community initiatives and personal development opportunities. The recognition also motivated participants to remain active change-makers and continue using the knowledge and skills gained during the training to positively impact their communities.

The Ready4Change Employability Training was informative, motivational, and empowering participants including Ms Sekoai, to become active change-makers who are committed to serving their communities with dedication, professionalism, and compassion.

Digital Safety Training

Date: 22 May 2026
Venue: Good Night Lodge
By: Rorisang Makoae

MFDF AGYW-Leads: Mapatsi Sekoai and Rorisang Makoae attended Digital Safety Training held at Good Night Lodge, facilitated by Safe Sisters Digital Safety. The training brought together young women leaders and advocates with the aim of strengthening digital resilience and equipping participants with practical strategies to navigate increasing risks in online spaces, particularly those affecting women and girls.

The training adopted a gender-responsive, trauma-aware, and participatory approach, recognising that digital spaces often mirror existing societal inequalities. It focused on both technical and behavioural aspects of digital security, including protection against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) such as cyberstalking, doxxing, impersonation, account takeovers, non-consensual image sharing, and emerging threats like AI-generated deepfakes. Participants were also introduced to essential digital safety practices such as strong password management, use of password managers, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), secure communication platforms like Signal, and safe device and account hygiene.

In addition to technical skills, the training emphasised psychosocial safety, peer support systems, and participatory threat modelling. Participants were encouraged to assess risks by identifying what needs protection, from whom, and the likelihood of harm, reinforcing the idea that digital safety is both an individual and collective responsibility. The session also highlighted the emotional and psychological impact of online violence, especially for women in leadership and public spaces, and stressed the importance of supportive networks to address trauma and sustain safe digital behaviour change.

The participation of AGYW Leads, Mapatsi Sekoai and Rorisang Makoae, was particularly important as it strengthened youth leadership in digital safety advocacy...