Shanille was 4 months pregnant—young, afraid and alone. But a new teen-friendly program in the Philippines connected her to the care and support she needed to have a healthy pregnancy and a bright future.
Adolescent & Youth Health
Philippines Teen Centers Empower Pregnant Adolescents
At 16, Garneth Sebial was like any other teenager. Her life was all about attending school, finishing homework and spending time with friends. She had also started exploring her sexuality.
Connecting Women and Girls to Quality Health Services
A Letter from Leslie Mancuso, Jhpiego President and CEO Mothers and their daughters wait to be seen at a rural health clinic near Narok, Kenya. Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures. That’s the theme of International Women’s Day 2012. At Jhpiego, we believe that a girl’s chance at a bright future begins with her mother. Our efforts around the