Child Marriage Survivors
Non-Governmental Organization Aimed To Support The Survivors Of Child Marriage !
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Our Story
A Young Bride’s Fate
Amina was just 13 when her father, a respected elder in their Hausa-Fulani community in Northeastern Nigeria, announced her betrothal to a much older man. It was a decision made without her consent, a common practice in their culture. Her mother, though saddened, offered little resistance, bound by societal norms.
Amina’s childhood, once filled with carefree laughter and simple joys, abruptly ended. She was thrust into the harsh realities of married life, expected to fulfill the roles of a wife and mother. Her young body was unprepared for the physical and emotional demands of marriage. The early pregnancies and frequent childbirths took a toll on her health, leaving her weak and vulnerable to infections.
The lack of education further limited her options. She was unable to seek healthcare or make informed decisions about her reproductive health. Her husband, though well-intentioned, was ignorant about family planning and the importance of spacing pregnancies.
Amina’s story is a tragic reflection of a widespread problem in many parts of the world, including Nigeria. Child marriage, often driven by cultural and economic factors, has severe consequences for young girls. It can lead to early pregnancy, maternal mortality, and a host of other health issues.
To address this pressing issue, it is crucial to empower young girls through education and provide them with the knowledge and skills to make informed choices about their lives. Effective reproductive health education and family planning services can help prevent early pregnancies and reduce maternal mortality rates.
By challenging harmful social norms and advocating for women’s rights, we can create a future where every girl, like Amina, has the opportunity to reach her full potential.
Projects & Reports
Project 1: 1-Principal Investigators Pioneer Research work
Location: N E Nigeria
Project 2: Overcoming the challenge of Boko Haram (Pending)
Project 3: A Breakthrough Successes for Child Marriage Victims (Active)
Project 4: Out of Internal Displacement Camp(IDC) to a gainful employment – for victims of child marriage
Project 5 : Forceful marriage of a 9 year old girl in Internal Displacement Camp(IDC)
