Originally published on the Mandela Washington Fellowship website.

Since her Fellowship, Refiloehape Sesinyi hasn’t just empowered other people with disabilities in her community – she’s also empowering herself.

In Lesotho, where the socio-economic inequalities for people with disabilities remain a pressing concern, according to the United Nations, Refiloehape “Fifi” Sesinyi stands at the forefront of change. As an advocate for the rights and inclusion of women with disabilities, the Fellowship empowered her with new skills that reshaped her approach to advocacy and community engagement, leading to new opportunities for her and her community. Before her participation in the Fellowship, Refiloehape was already involved in volunteering efforts aimed at empowering women with disabilities. However, her involvement in the Fellowship program opened new doors in her professional journey.

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