Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Mothers

Niyonagira Pascaline

Pascaline grew up in a large family with eight siblings, but life took a difficult turn when her father passed away. Shortly after graduating high school, she met a boy and fell in love, but when she became pregnant, he refused to support her. Pascaline now carries the weight of her entire family. With a two-year-old son to raise, she is also the sole provider for her disabled mother and four younger brothers. Every day is a struggle to put food on the table, but despite the hardships, Pascaline remains determined to build a better future for her child and family.