Lesotho, April 23 -- Born and bred in the southern district of Mohale's Hoek, Sebongile Kolobe-Thuso, a young global leader, carved her path through community service and volunteering.

Even as a university student during holidays she would always make time to attend lipitso community gatherings where villagers discuss issues affecting their communities.

She never imagined that those acts of service were preparing her for a greater calling.

Today, Kolobe-Thuso has been appointed a member of the steering committee of the African Union International Centre for Girls and Women's Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA).

It's a position she takes with deep pride and purpose.

This is the AU institution charged with championing girls' and women's ed...