Diplomas, Not Diapers!

by Roots of Health
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Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!
Diplomas, Not Diapers!

Summary

At 16, Nicole is pregnant with her first child. She's dropped out of school. After she gives birth, she has a one in six chance of getting pregnant again before she turns 19. Without a degree, her options are severely limited. Nicole is just one of 200,000 Filipino teenagers who get pregnant every year. This project will provide education and services to 3,000 young girls in Palawan, Philippines, to give them a better chance to avoid Nicole's fate and stay in school.

$18,000
total goal
$2,820
remaining
88
donors
5
monthly donors
5
years

Challenge

One in five teenage girls in Palawan is either pregnant or has a child. With little to no access to health education and services, especially in remote areas, misconceptions about sex and pregnancy are widespread. 70% of young people, for instance, believe that jumping up and down prevents pregnancy. With a child to care for, girls are forced to drop out of school, limiting their economic opportunities. Early pregnancy also puts a young girl and her child's lives at risk.

Solution

Roots of Health conducts age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education classes in Palawan schools to ensure that young people understand their bodies and health. So that girls like Nicole don't rely on jumping up and down to prevent pregnancy. ROH's highly trained professional staff provide free reproductive health counseling and services, including pregnancy testing, through its youth clinic. To protect the health of young moms, ROH also provides free prenatal vitamins and checkups.

Long-Term Impact

By educating young people about their bodies and their health, along with providing access to services, this project will empower girls to avoid early unplanned pregnancy. Girls get better opportunities to stay in school, live healthy reproductive lives, and take charge of their bodies and their futures.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Organization Information

Roots of Health

Location: N Ferrisburgh, VT - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @ROHorg
Project Leader:
Amina Swanepoel
Puerto Princesa City , Palawan Philippines
$15,180 raised of $18,000 goal
 
372 donations
$2,820 to go
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