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Bet, Cambodia Christine, Rwanda

“I have learned a lot of things at the ADRA group. They call it I am very happy that the ADRA program has come to our “When I was 19 years old, I became pregnant. I had to drop There are other youth in the group like me who got pregnant.
a Reflect Circle group. I think it is a good name because all of village. It doesn’t matter how busy I am, whenever the group out of school. I was only in secondary school. That was four We exchange our experiences and give advice and
us who have joined have had a chance to reflect on our lives is meeting I drop everything and join the group. I believe years ago. counselling to each other and receive it from the group
and what we can do to change things for the better. that the Reflect Circle has helped all of us to get to know each leaders. I’ve slowly become more involved with the youth
other better and has given us a chance to encourage each I’ve joined the EMBRACE youth club. I get advice and support and the community again. I feel more comfortable to go out
Before joining the program my baby girl was pale and skinny other to be better mothers.” there, and I feel more supported. I have ideas on how I can into the community with my baby. I even bring her to the
and not very active. She used to get sick a lot. Since I started better support myself and my child. Now I’m selling things in club meetings.
applying what I learned in the group, she has gained weight the market as a way to earn some money and to not be alone.
and is now brighter and happier! She hardly ever gets sick The youth group is also a savings and loans group. It’s where In cooperation with the youth club, I try to reach out to and
anymore! I got the capital I needed to start my own business. educate other mothers. I sing with the group that goes
around doing sensitizations for the youth.”