“I refuse to let the label of ‘teen mother’ define me. I am a strong woman with big ambitions,” writes contributor Hilda Villary from Kibera.
Lisa Mullins chats with Siama and Charlotte about the book, Still, I Rise, and process of building trust with the teen moms, so they felt safe enough to share their stories.
“Charlotte Barcott wanted to share the powerful stories of teenage mothers she co-edited with Siama Yusuf.
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“For some girls in Kajiado, other people start deciding their futures long before they can decide for themselves.”
“What if the strongest resource in a community isn’t money or infrastructure—but compassion?”
UNC Peacock Fellow Khadija Muhammad brings us into the field with the “Women at Work” program.
“The girls were not saying they had given up on school – they were saying they needed a way to keep going.”
“It’s time for governments and aid agencies to recognize and empower non-traditional allies as an invaluable resource in the fight against gender-based violence.”
“The event brought together educators, legal experts, civil society members, families, and community advocates to address a pressing issue: school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV).”
“Through CFK’s Male Ally forums, men now have safe spaces to discuss issues that were once taboo.”
