Education  Kenya Project #28378

Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers

by Community Focus Group (CFG)
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers
Empowerment Hub for Teenage Mothers

Summary

This initiative aims to establish an Empowerment Hub tailored for teenage mothers, providing a supportive environment for education, skills training, and holistic support. The Hub intends to offer comprehensive services including counseling, parenting classes, vocational training, and access to healthcare. By empowering these young mothers with essential life skills and educational opportunities, the project aims to break the cycle of poverty, equip them for self-sufficiency.

$50,000
total goal
$36,110
remaining
48
donors
2
monthly donors
1
fundraiser
6
years

Challenge

challenges faced by teenage mothers, including limited access to education, economic opportunities, and support systems. These young mothers often encounter societal stigmatization, lack of resources, and barriers to pursuing further education or gaining employable skills. Consequently, they face higher risks of poverty, limited opportunities for personal development, and difficulties in providing for themselves and their children. The absence of tailored support systems like ours.

Solution

Education and Skills Training: Providing access to formal education, vocational training, and skill-building workshops to enhance employability and economic independence. Holistic Support: Offering counseling, parenting classes, and mentorship programs to support emotional well-being, enhance parenting skills, and build confidence. Healthcare Access: Facilitating access to healthcare services, including reproductive health education, family planning resources, and essential medical support.

Long-Term Impact

Education and Empowerment: Access to education and skills training can empower teenage mothers, opening doors for higher education, better job prospects, and increased economic independence in the long run. Breaking the Cycle: By addressing the root causes of limited opportunities, Health and Well-being: Improved access to healthcare services and comprehensive Community Impact: Empowered teenage mothers can become role models Generational Impact: positively impact their children

Resources

Organization Information

Community Focus Group (CFG)

Location: Nairobi - Kenya
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @CFGkenya
Project Leader:
Pamela Ateka
Nairobi , Kenya
$13,890 raised of $50,000 goal
 
138 donations
$36,110 to go
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