Help Sexual abuse survivors go back to school

Supporting a child of a teenage mother means addressing both the child’s immediate needs and the circumstances that can keep a family trapped in poverty.

Alongside supporting children with education, school fees, scholastic materials, uniforms, shoes, meals, clothing, hygiene supplies and psychosocial care, our broader programs also seek to empower teenage mothers through life skills, counselling, vocational training, entrepreneurship opportunities and guidance where resources allow.

This two-generation approach matters. When a young mother gains knowledge, confidence and opportunities to improve her livelihood, she becomes better positioned to support her child. At the same time, when her child receives education, nutrition, protection and essential school requirements, the child gains a stronger foundation for the future.

Our goal is not simply to respond to today’s needs. It is to help create a future in which children are able to stay in school, develop their abilities and pursue their dreams without being held back by poverty.

Your partnership can help us break cycles of disadvantage one family at a time. Together, we can give children of teenage mothers the care, dignity, education and opportunities they deserve.

A child cannot fully benefit from education while struggling with hunger and unmet basic needs. Children of teenage mothers may experience food insecurity because their young mothers often have limited resources to provide consistently for their families.

Our programs respond by supporting children with school meals and food assistance, clothing, shoes, hygiene essentials, educational materials and other basic necessities. Where appropriate, children and their families also receive psychosocial support and follow-up to identify additional challenges affecting their wellbeing.

School meals are particularly important because they can help children remain focused during lessons rather than worrying about hunger. Having appropriate clothing and shoes can also restore dignity and confidence, allowing children to participate in school activities alongside their peers.

We believe that supporting a child means looking at the whole child—not only their education, but also their nutrition, dignity, emotional wellbeing and basic needs.

Donors are helping us build that complete circle of care. Their generosity enables vulnerable children to experience not just survival, but the possibility of growing into healthy, confident and hopeful young people.