Empowering Adolescent Girls and Young Mothers

Uwidutatse Aline

Aline is the eldest of nine siblings. Her family life was disrupted when her father divorced her mother and married another woman. Aline faced significant challenges, including financial difficulties at home. She was forced to drop out of school in Senior 2 due to these financial constraints and began working as a houseworker to support her family.

During her time as a houseworker, Aline's boss took advantage of her vulnerable situation. He provided her with money to purchase materials and then exploited her sexually. After discovering she was pregnant, Aline attempted to confront the man responsible but found that he had moved away.

Upon learning of her pregnancy, Aline was forced to leave her family's home. Now, she struggles to care for her child, relying on financial support from older men, often referred to as "sugar daddies," to cover basic needs such as rent and food for herself and her baby.