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Teen Mothers Restoration/Empowerment Program

Addresses teenage pregnancies through education, economic support, and stigma reduction.

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Target Groups

Primary beneficiaries

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Key Activitys

Core program activities

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Expected Outcomes

Measurable results

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Partners

Collaborative organizations

Background
22,000+ cases annually in Rwanda, low contraceptive access, 38% child stunting. Focuses on cycles of poverty, school dropouts, and health risks.
Goal
Empower teen mothers for education/economic inclusion and protect their children.
Objectives
Restore educational access (school/TVET re-entry), Promote economic empowerment (business skills), Protect children (health/nutrition), Reduce stigma/abandonment
Key Activities
Scholarships/grants for education, Business training/micro-loans, Mentorship/counseling (psychosocial, parenting), Health collaborations (reproductive services, maternal care), Community campaigns
Expected Outcomes
Increased school/TVET enrollment, More businesses/employment, Improved child health (reduced stunting), Lower pregnancy incidence, Reduced stigma
Target Groups
  • Teen mothers (14-19)
  • Their children
  • Families/communities (focus: high-prevalence districts like Gatsibo)
Program Timeline

Duration:

3-5 years

Implementation Plan:

3-5 years; phases include research, pilots, scaling

Partners
  • Imbuto Foundation
  • UNDP Rwanda
  • Rwanda Women's Network
  • FAWE Rwanda
  • UN Women
  • MoH
  • UNICEF
  • NCDA
  • MIGEPROF
  • Save the Children
  • Plan International

Program Impact

Measuring success through tangible outcomes and community transformation

Expected Outcomes
  • ✓Increased school/TVET enrollment
  • ✓More businesses/employment
  • ✓Improved child health (reduced stunting)
  • ✓Lower pregnancy incidence
  • ✓Reduced stigma
Key Activities
  1. 1.Scholarships/grants for education
  2. 2.Business training/micro-loans
  3. 3.Mentorship/counseling (psychosocial, parenting)
  4. 4.Health collaborations (reproductive services, maternal care)
  5. 5.Community campaigns

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