End Child Marriage & Teen Pregnancy: Youth Summit

Dear donors, thank you for your donation and for standing with young people who deserve safety, education, and a voice. Your support gives hope to girls and boys facing pressure that no child should ever endure.

This project is necessary because child marriage and teen pregnancy remain common in many parts of Nigeria. Too many girls are married off before they understand their rights or finish school. Some are forced into unions with much older men, leading to early pregnancy, health risks, and lifelong hardship. In crowded public schools and urban slums, clear information about sexual health is limited, and harmful traditions are rarely challenged. Without early action, these practices continue from one generation to the next.

The Youth Summit is designed to address this problem at its roots. It brings teenagers together in a safe learning space where they can speak openly, learn from peers, and build confidence. Through guided discussions, role plays, and group work, young people learn about their rights, healthy relationships, and how to protect themselves and others. Participants are trained to speak up in their schools and communities, share correct information, and support girls at risk. An SMS hotline will also allow young people to report danger signs and seek help quickly.

At this time, the funds raised so far are not enough to begin the summit activities. Venue costs, training materials, facilitator support, and the setup of the SMS system all require full funding to ensure the program is safe and effective. While we are not yet able to start, your early support is vital. It shows trust in this mission and encourages us to keep building toward full implementation.

With continued support, this project can help keep girls in school, delay early pregnancy, and give young people the power to protect one another and shape a safer future.

With regards,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader

Dear Friends and Prospective Supporters,

First, we want to sincerely thank you for taking the time to learn about our mission. Though we are yet to receive our first donation, we remain hopeful and determined because this issue cannot wait. With your support, we can bring together teens, parents, and religious leaders to finally break the silence and take action against child marriage and teen pregnancy in our communities.

Right now, in Nigeria and across Africa, young girls are being forced into marriages they did not choose. Others become pregnant as teenagers, dropping out of school and losing their futures, all because these topics are never discussed openly at home or in places of worship.

The cycle continues because:

• Parents avoid "difficult" conversations about sex, consent, and rights.
• Religious and cultural norms sometimes unintentionally enable harmful practices.
• Teens lack safe spaces to learn, ask questions, and advocate for themselves.

This is not just a problem for "other people’s children." It affects entire communities; lost educations, health risks, and cycles of poverty that could be prevented.

We are organizing a groundbreaking Youth Summit where:
Teenagers will learn about their rights, health, and how to protect themselves.
Religious leaders will engage in open dialogue, challenging harmful traditions while respecting faith.
Parents and community elders will confront taboos and commit to ending early marriages.

This is not just another awareness campaign. It is a direct intervention; a space where young people, who are most affected, can lead the conversation.

We cannot do this alone. Many still believe child marriage and teen pregnancy are "just how things are." But with your help, we can prove that change is possible.

Your donation will fund:

• Venue and materials for the summit
• Training for youth advocates
• Outreach to religious and community leaders
• Follow-up mentorship programs

This is a fight for dignity, education, and the futures of thousands of girls. If you believe, as we do, that no child should be a bride or a mother before her time, please stand with us.

With hope and determination,
Ugbede-Ojo Dominic Kadiri
Project Leader