When Childcare Becomes the Difference Between Staying in School and Dropping Out
May 29, 2026
“The girls were not saying they had given up on school – they were saying they needed a way to keep going.”
“The girls were not saying they had given up on school – they were saying they needed a way to keep going.”
“I can’t wait to make my own money through the skills gained to take care of my child and change my story.”
CFK Africa supports these teenage mothers in gaining financial independence by providing skills training and placing them in jobs in traditionally male-dominated fields.
“Through hands-on training, this new program aims to empower young women by creating opportunities for long-term economic security.”
“She was selected to represent all youth in Matsangoni ward on health issues, a role that allows her to amplify and advocate for other youth and teenage mothers.”
The simple act of reading has gone a long way. Through the ReaDS book club, the girls are healing, learning, and slowly becoming the authors of their lives.
“It’s about creating a space where, for just a little while, a teen mom can be more than a statistic or a story of survival. She can be curious. She can be seen. She has control.”
In addition to supporting women and girls, “CFK Africa enlists men and boys as active partners in preventing gender violence and fostering the wellbeing of women and girls through education and community building.”
“I do not allow my circumstances to define me or my future,” Claudia says. “I am now working hard and smart in school and scoring good grades.”
“There is tremendous power in investing and intervening during adolescence, which is a critical window in our development.”