1 in 4 young women are mothers by the age of 18 years old in Uganda. Through surveys and listening to community members we've found that many of the young mothers entering our program left school around 6th grade. Leaving school at an early age leaves them vulnerable to exploitation, and as a result many end up teenage mothers.  

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Many face rejection, poverty, abandonment or domestic violence by partners, and they are left struggling to provide for their children. A cycle of poverty continues, and their children are at risk of orphanhood, abandonment and no education.

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We believe every young mother deserves dignity and to be able to live to their fullest potential. 

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Our program equips teenage mothers with practical, marketable skills that help them earn an income, support their families, and create better futures for themselves and their children. 

 

More than skill training, we restore dignity, confidence, and hope.

Because no young mother should feel forgotten.

And no child should lose the chance to grow up in a loving family.

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We skill over to 24 teenage mothers per year offering skills in hairdressing and tailoring. We have child care for their children during classes which sets us apart from other organization because many do not allow babies, even those still breastfeeding, to attend with their mothers. Our program is focused on training, but also on ensuring mentorship, parenting classes and nutrious meals during training.