The love of Jesus shared by their YoungLives leaders replaces shame and hopelessness with honor and dignity.
YoungLives Africa
The love of Jesus shared by their YoungLives leaders replaces shame and hopelessness with honor and dignity.
YoungLives Africa
YoungLives leaders meet girls where they are.
YoungLives supports pregnant and parenting teen moms through mentorship, community, and by sharing a hope-filled life with Christ. Leaders aim to teach young mothers about God’s love and to equip them with both life skills and ways to connect and play with their babies.
“We’re not just helping teen moms survive,
we’re helping them rise.”
— YoungLives Leader, Zimbabwe
Where Teen Moms are Seen, Known, and Loved
Across Africa, thousands of girls become mothers before they reach adulthood—many as young as 14. Rejected by families, expelled from schools, and often pushed to the edges of their communities, teen moms are left without support, direction, or hope.
YoungLives exists to change that.
As a ministry of Young Life, YoungLives Africa walks alongside teenage mothers, helping them grow in their faith, life, and leadership. Through trusted mentors, safe spaces, and the love of Jesus, teen moms discover they are not forgotten. They are strong. They belong.
From club nights in the slums of Nairobi, to camps in Sierra Leone, to discipleship groups in Francophone West Africa, YoungLives is reaching over 25,000 teen moms across 27 countries, empowering them to return to school, rebuild relationships, and become mentors to others.
“Mentors are like friends. Sisters. Confidants.
People who journey with them in life and faith.”
— YoungLives Mentor, Sierra Leone
“My prayer is to see them growing in Jesus,
growing in their lives, and growing in their leadership.”
— YoungLives Mentor, Zimbabwe
Walk With Her. Here's How You Can Help.
Every teen mom we reach is a story of hope, resilience, and redemption. But there are still thousands more waiting to be seen, known, and loved.
You can be part of that story.
Give Today
It costs just $65 to send a teen mom and her baby to YoungLives camp—a place where she feels safe, seen, and supported. Your gift also helps provide diapers, meals, mentorship, and the message of Jesus.
Volunteer or Join a Trip
Are you a mentor, counselor, or someone who just has a heart to serve? There are ways to get involved in prayer support, advocacy, and short-term service alongside our teams in Africa.
Pray With Us
We believe this work moves forward on prayer.
→ Pray for teen moms to experience healing and belonging
→ Pray for mentors and staff who walk with them daily
→ Pray for churches and communities to embrace them with love
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