Girls & Women
Teenage Mothers Program: The Rescue
Young mothers face some of the steepest barriers to continuing their education and building independent futures. The Rescue walks alongside them toward self-reliance.
4Quality Education5Gender Equality8Decent Work & Economic Growth
The challenge
Why this program exists
Teenage motherhood often ends a girl's education and narrows her options overnight. The Rescue was created to change that outcome — walking with young mothers through the practical and emotional work of returning to school or building an independent livelihood.
Our response
What this program does
The Rescue supports teenage mothers through counselling, skills training, education reintegration, business support and ongoing mentorship — helping them rebuild a path toward self-reliance on their own terms.
What we're working to achieve
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Support emotional recovery
Provide counselling to help young mothers process their circumstances and plan forward.
- 02
Reopen the path to education
Help mothers re-enrol in school or vocational training where possible.
- 03
Build income-generating skills
Offer skills training and small business support for those not returning to formal school.
- 04
Provide ongoing mentorship
Maintain regular check-ins as each young mother works toward stability.
How it works
How the program runs day to day
- 01
One-on-one counselling
Confidential sessions to support emotional wellbeing and decision-making.
- 02
Education reintegration support
Helping young mothers navigate re-enrolment into school or vocational programs.
- 03
Skills and livelihood training
Practical training in income-generating skills for those building independent livelihoods.
- 04
Mentorship follow-up
Regular check-ins to track progress and adjust support as needed.
Impact
What this program has achieved so far
Detailed impact figures for this program are available on request. Contact our team
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FAQs
Common questions
Who is this program for?
Teenage mothers in our program communities who need support returning to education or building an independent livelihood.
Is participation confidential?
Yes — all counselling and case support is handled with strict confidentiality and care.
Does the program help mothers return to school?
Where possible, yes. We work with schools on reintegration; where that isn't realistic, we focus on skills and livelihood training instead.
How is this program funded?
Through general donations and partners who support The Rescue specifically. For full program details and figures, please contact our team.
Contact
Questions about this program?
Teenage Mothers Program: The Rescue, Program Coordinator
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