Educate 150 Orphaned Teenage Kenyan Mothers

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Summary

150 teenage mothers go back to school and develop their careers, start small business and be great, empowered women. We are also providing a safe children centre for the teenage mothers.

What is the issue, problem, or challenge?

5.5 million Girls between 15 and 19 years give birth annually in sub-Saharan Africa. 62% estimated mothers in sub-Sahara Africa are between ages 15- 19. In Kenya Poverty and deprivation are major factors contributing to teenage pregnancy. More school girls submit to early sex in exchange of money. 'We are helping orphaned teenage mothers to live their dream again through access to education, business and provision of care centre for their children' Gichuki Francis, Executive Director.

How will this project solve this problem?

Provide loans to women to start business and provide child care services, nutrition and healthcare.

Potential Long Term Impact

This project helps 150 orphaned teenage mothers to get education and develop their careers thus increase their income to support their children , families and positively influence the society to value girls.

Project Message

I can now educate my girl, aged 10 whom I gave birth to at the age of 14. I lost my parents. and dropped out of school. Thanks to the project I am working as an accountant after going back to school.
- Evelyn Nyamiaka, Beneficiary

Funding Information

Total Funding Received to Date: $28,209
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $1,791
Total Funding Goal: $30,000

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