On International Day of the Girl Child 2023, we proudly launched the Teenage Well Project (TWP) at a community school in Ipaja, Lagos. Since then, the initiative has expanded to impact over 300 schools, empowering young girls with knowledge, resources, and dignity.
Every day in developing countries, about 20,000 girls under age 18 give birth, amounting to 7.3 million births annually. These early pregnancies often derail a girl’s health, education, and future earning potential (UNFPA, 2022).
In Nigeria, teenage pregnancy remains a pressing challenge, fueled by widespread poverty, limited access to healthcare, and the lack of comprehensive sex education. These factors not only put young girls at risk of maternal mortality but also perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality.
How Teenage Well Project Is making a Difference
The Teenage Well Project is committed to breaking this cycle. Our mission is twofold:
- Promoting Period Hygiene & Education – We provide sanitary pads and health information to schoolgirls, enabling them to stay in school and end the stigma of menstruation.
- Reducing Teenage Pregnancy – By equipping girls with accurate reproductive health knowledge, we empower them to make informed decisions that safeguard their futures.
Through a combination of school outreach, health education sessions, and the distribution of sanitary wares, we are building a generation of girls who are informed, confident, and resilient.
Why this matters
Teenage pregnancy is not just a health issue, it is a social and economic issue that holds back communities and nations. By addressing this challenge head-on, we are also reducing maternal mortality, improving education outcomes, and creating stronger, healthier communities.
With your support, we can scale the Teenage Well Project to reach thousands more girls across Nigeria. Together, we can:
- Keep girls in school
- End period poverty
- Reduce teenage pregnancy rates
- Empower the next generation of women leaders
To sponsor a girl or partner with us, reach out today and be part of the movement to secure brighter futures for Nigerian girls.
