For many young mothers, the pain doesn’t end with dropping out of school—it deepens through rejection and emotional abuse. One young woman shared her experience:

“After I got pregnant and left school, people mocked me—villagers and even some relatives. They insulted me, humiliated me, and pushed me away. It hurt me deeply. I felt useless in my own community. At one point, I even thought about ending my life.”

This story reveals the emotional toll of stigma and isolation faced by girls who become mothers too soon. TAHEA Mwanza works to restore dignity and hope through counseling, peer support, and community education that challenges harmful attitudes and promotes healing.

👉 Action Step: Support TAHEA Mwanza’s mental health and girls’ protection programs. Your partnership helps provide counseling, safe spaces, and community dialogue—so no girl feels alone or ashamed for surviving.