For four years, ADRA Finland and ADRA Uganda have been implementing a project in Agago, Northern Uganda, supporting vulnerable teenage mothers, especially those who have dropped out of school. Many of these young women, particularly from the Acholi tribe, leave school upon becoming pregnant, resulting in limited education, economic insecurity, and social isolation. The Agago region, deeply affected by the 1986–2011 civil war, still faces high levels of violence against women, teenage pregnancies, and trauma within its population, contributing to its underdevelopment.
This project addresses these needs by focusing on the rights of women, girls, and people with disabilities to education, healthcare, safety, and economic empowerment. Aligned with SDGs 3, 4, and 5, it provides sexuality education, violence prevention services, and mental health support while reintegrating young mothers into the education system through vocational and entrepreneurial training. This holistic approach empowers teenage mothers to become self-reliant, promotes non-violent education in communities, and raises awareness of sexual health and rights. With its effective results, the project has significantly improved the lives of participants and aims to expand further to build a safer, more inclusive environment for marginalized groups in Northern Uganda.