Mohale FM Herd boys, who play a crucial role in sustaining livestock and supporting rural livelihoods across Lesotho are being recognised not only as contributors to the country’s economy but as young people whose rights, health and futures must be safeguarded.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative, Mr. John Kennedy Mosoti, said that young people including those in hard-to-reach areas are both the present and the future of Lesotho.
He highlighted that herd boys often have limited access to education and reliable information, making them more vulnerable to risky behaviours. Their isolation, he explained, increases the likelihood of exposure to myths and misconceptions, particularly around sexual and reproductive health.
Mr. Mosoti said that UNFPA is working with government and partners to ensure that every young person regardless of where they live or what they do has access to youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services.
UNFPA continue to advocate for inclusive policies and programmes that reach vulnerable youth populations, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that every young person in Lesotho has the opportunity to thrive.
