The Gambia starts a new program Wednesday to help teenage girls and young women. SWEDD+ Project aims to change lives for females between 15 and 24 years old. World Bank funds the effort and United Nations Population Fund provides technical support. The program helps girls access better health services and protects them from violence. Ministry of Gender leads the launch across West Africa and Sahel regions.
Safe spaces give girls information and counseling from trained mentors. Young women learn to build confidence and make smart choices about their futures. The program offers money grants to vulnerable families keeping daughters in school. Girls can also learn job skills through training programs that break poverty cycles. Education support helps pregnant teens return to classes after having babies.
Multiple groups work together to run the project across communities. Government ministries partner with aid agencies and local organizations for success. Officials expect lasting improvements for young females throughout the region. The program tackles gender inequality through direct action and support systems. SWEDD+ creates opportunities for girls to become independent and successful adults.
Safe spaces give girls information and counseling from trained mentors. Young women learn to build confidence and make smart choices about their futures. The program offers money grants to vulnerable families keeping daughters in school. Girls can also learn job skills through training programs that break poverty cycles. Education support helps pregnant teens return to classes after having babies.
Multiple groups work together to run the project across communities. Government ministries partner with aid agencies and local organizations for success. Officials expect lasting improvements for young females throughout the region. The program tackles gender inequality through direct action and support systems. SWEDD+ creates opportunities for girls to become independent and successful adults.
