Comprehensive care for young pregnant teenagers

Our growing program empowers five vulnerable, young pregnant mothers from impoverished rural and peri-urban communities near Baruta. These mothers, including a 14-year-old who has left school and four others attending high school, receive vital prenatal care encompassing medical attention, tests, imaging, necessary medications and vitamins, and baby supplies. Crucially, they also receive psychosocial guidance to strengthen their lives and their babies' futures. The program provides essential education on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care, alongside fostering self-esteem and positive family dynamics. To ensure safe deliveries, they are connected with hospitals and provided with comprehensive medical reports. Recognizing their need for economic independence, the program offers training in trades like pastry and hairdressing, equipping them with entrepreneurial skills to improve their living conditions and encourage personal and family advancement. By addressing their health, providing education, and fostering economic opportunities, this program aims to break the cycle of neglect and empower these young mothers to build better lives for themselves and their children.

Report: December 2024

Transforming lives, one baby at a time. Our project continues to support young teenage mothers from the most disadvantaged areas of Caracas, Venezuela. As our country has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in Latin America, this comprehensive support becomes an imperative need. Through medical, psychological, human, and spiritual care, we empower these young women and provide them with the tools to build a better future for themselves and their children.

Program Name: Training for Work and Entrepreneurship of Young Mothers

Goals:

• Improve the livelihoods of young mothers through vocational training.
• Enhance their self-sufficiency by developing entrepreneurial skills.
• Provide comprehensive care for pregnant young mothers and their babies.
• Foster personal and family growth through psychosocial support.

Target Population:

• Young mothers aged 14 and above.
• Pregnant young mothers facing poverty and limited access to healthcare.

Program Components:

• Vocational Training:
• Trades: Pastry, Manicure-Pedicure, Hairdressing
• Curriculum: Practical skills, business management, and human values.
• Outcome: Equipped young mothers with skills for self-employment or employment opportunities.
• Integral Care for Pregnant Mothers:
• Health Services: Medical care, nutrition, medication, vitamins, milk, baby clothes.
• Education: Pregnancy and childbirth care, baby care, self-esteem, family orientation.
• Psychosocial Support: Guidance for personal empowerment and baby's well-being.
• Referral System: Coordination with hospitals for delivery care.

Impact (Since August 2024):

• Number of young mothers trained 15, Number of businesses started 3, Improvement in maternal and child health indicators 12.
• Improved living conditions for young mothers and their families through the workshops.
• Increased self-sufficiency and economic empowerment 15 young mothers.
• Better health outcomes for pregnant mothers and babies 12 young mothers.
• Enhanced personal and family well-being 15 families.

Challenges:

• Limited resources for scaling up the program.
• Need for ongoing support for business development.
• Addressing the root causes of early pregnancy and poverty.

Overall:

The program continues to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to addressing the needs of young mothers by combining vocational training, healthcare, and psychosocial support.