Empowering Teenage Mothers in Cameroon

Building confidence, skills and opportunities that enable teenage mothers take control of their lives.

Our Program Model

Soil Preparation

Setting personal goals and participating in activities that build trust and confidence.

Sowing

Introduction to practical skills such as basic entrepreneurship and hands-on activities.

Watering and Nurturing

Learning life skills with a focus on building consistency.

Weed Management

Learning to cope with stigma and the pressure of young motherhood.

Harvesting

Showcasing skills and products for a sense of accomplishment.

About us

Restoring The Dignity of Teenage Mothers

In Bamenda, 1 in 4 girls between the ages of 13 to 19years becomes a mother before she is ready, often due to sexual violence or lack of comprehensive sex education. Many drop out of school, face rejection, live in shame, poverty, and struggle to feed their children.

Kinamani exists to break this cycle of poverty, stigma, and hopelessness through our Kinamani garden- a six-phase program that focuses on:

Our Services

Practical Ways We Support Teenage Mothers in Cameroon

Gardening

Co-building a solution to hunger and sustainance for teenage mothers in Cameroon.

Vocational Skill Training

Building income-generating skills to end the cycle of poverty.

Life Skill Training

Practical tools for navigating daily challenges and making informed decisions.

Day Care Centre

A secure environment providing professional care for children while supporting working or studying teenage mothers.

impact strategy

Our Core Pillars

Prevent Pregnancy

Prevent teenage pregnancy through comprehensive education and life-skills development.

Empower Teenage Mothers

Empower teenage and displaced mothers with vocational skills and income generating opportunities.

Psychological Support

Provide psychological support and pathways for education integration.

Reduce Stigma

Strengthen family and community responsibility to reduce stigma.

Our Projects

Our Initiatives

School Outreaches

Testimonials

Comments From Our Community

“Attending Kinamani workshops totally changed my perspective about life and what is possible for me as a teenage mom. I no longer dwell on my past. Instead, I am planning a future I deserve.”

“Kinamani has helped me become a skilled poverty fighter. Before now, I lived in self-pity and shame but the training has built my confidence and given me the courage to face my challenges heads-on!”