In an area of Sierra Leone where 1 in 10 pregnant teenagers die around the time of birth, mostly due to abandonment and lack of adult support, 2YoungLives provides girls with a committed and loving mentor to guide and advise them through pregnancy, and support them to run a small business. 

So far all girls have had safe births and the majority are able to support themselves financially, making them less vulnerable to gender-based violence and subsequent pregnancies, as well as increasing their chances of going back to school or doing vocational training. 

We are doing the 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money to start a new team of mentors to care for 10 more pregnant girls next year.