What Children have to say.
Teenage pregnancy is often identified by children and young people as one of the critical issues in their communities. This is not a surprise given that nearly one-fifth of all girls become pregnant while still in their adolescence in Africa, and girls who give birth before the age of 15 are five times more likely to die in childbirth than women in their 20’s.
Recently, World Vision worked with children across seven countries in Africa to undertake research looking into this issue. The child-led and participatory research projects uncovered a strong connection between teenage pregnancy and sexual violence and abuse.
This report was written based on the findings of the individual child-led reports and presents some of the findings of the conversations between peers. It also starkly shows the need for targeted support for girls to prevent the abuses and poverty that lead to teenage pregnancy, as well as for young mothers and pregnant girls so they can continue their education and bring up their children with confidence and a healthy start to life.
Click here to download and read the full report.