The Cycle of Exclusion
When a young girl becomes pregnant in rural Burundi, she faces not only a health challenge—she faces social death. The stigma often leads to expulsion from home and school, leaving her without income or education.
46%
OUT-OF-SCHOOL GIRLS
The school dropout rate in secondary education is nearly 50% for girls.
90%
VULNERABLE JOBS
Women working without a contract or regular salary.
1 out of 10
EARLY PREGNANCIES
Girls aged 15 to 19 have already started having children.
87%
POVERTY RATE
Women working without a contract or regular salary.*
Our Multi-Pillar Response
We do not simply provide assistance; we build a bridge to society through three key areas of intervention.
Mother-Child Shelters for Teenage Mothers
We run safe houses for teenage girls rejected by their families. We provide healthcare, nutrition, and a stigma-free environment to raise their children while planning for their future.
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Postnatal healthcare
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Family reunification
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Healing from psychological trauma
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Legal advice
School Re-enrollment Programs
Pregnancy should not be a lifelong sentence of poverty. We pay tuition fees and provide the necessary materials to help young mothers resume formal education and complete their degrees.
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Tuition fees and school supplies
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Childcare during school hours
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Advocacy with school boards
Vocational training
For those who cannot return to school, we teach in-demand skills such as sewing and garment making, to ensure they can earn a living and remain independent.
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Training in skills adapted to the market
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Financial education and savings
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Starter kits for micro-businesses