THE ISSUE

Adolescent girls and young women in our community don’t realize their worth and struggle with low self-esteem. As a result, many make choices that limit their options for achieving their dreams. We have seen an increase in teen pregnancies, early marriages and school dropouts which leads to a lack of employment and a weakened sense of belonging in the community. The COVID-19 lockdown worsened this situation. Many girls now feel they are “too old” for their classes, especially primary school, and opt for dropping out.