Lesotho, Oct. 21 -- "If one woman did it, then all can do it." These words capture the leadership journey of 'Matiisetso Ramothamo, the principal of Lesotho High School, who has spent years proving that women can lead, overcome challenges and make a lasting difference.

What started as a desire to support another woman became a journey that took Ramothamo from the classroom to the highest leadership position at one of Lesotho's schools. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, all it takes to open a door is the courage to try.

Ramothamo joined Lesotho High School in 1994 as a classroom teacher after transferring from Assumption High School. A year later, she was appointed Head of Department (HOD) for Accounting, a position she held for 1...