From ‘bad girls’ to changemakers Shunned for becoming young mothers, they refused to let stigma define their future. Instead, they rebuilt their lives, created opportunities for others, and proved that with support, skills and... Gender 2 hours ago
The report notes that many adolescent and young mothers experience intersecting challenges, including poverty, gender inequality, harmful social norms, weak health systems, limited access to education and skills training, and inadequate social protection.
The peer providers receive training, mentorship and financial compensation while helping fellow young mothers access maternal healthcare, sexual and reproductive health services, mental health support, protection from gender-based violence, and livelihood opportunities.
The experiences of Damaris and Catherine also echo findings from Unicef's 2024 report, Transforming Futures of Adolescent and Young Mothers in Eastern and Southern Africa, which found that peer-led and community-based support models can help young mothers rebuild their lives despite the multiple barriers they face.
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