It is never to late to learn.
Extreme poverty forced Consolata into early marriage and motherhood before age 15. Though just 18, Consolata has already been married, pregnant and widowed.
Millions of girls like Consolata living in extreme poverty face discrimination, exploitation and violence. Things CAN change. Completing her education is the first step towards a better future for her and her daughter. Here she is, together with her VSO trained teacher, Christine, and her mentor, Maliki Gati Chacha.
About VSO Ireland
Sending aid to vulnerable communities is important, but lasting change is better. VSO Ireland builds skills, knowledge and know-how together with some of the world’s most marginalised people. That’s why VSO Ireland supports education, health and livelihood experts like Christine and Maliki to create lasting change in communities around the world.
Help a young mother build a better life
Your sponsorship could help more girls like Consolata build an independent and dignified life.
I feel good, because after I came to VSO's education centre I remembered what I had forgotten, and education will assist me to have a brighter future."
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