“From Fabric to Future : COHORT III - Sewing for empowerment”.

Written By Ingabire Diane

In 2025, teenage young mothers in Gatsibo District continue to face a complex set of interconnected challenges. These include early pregnancies, school dropouts, gender-based violence (GBV), limited access to health services, stigma, and economic hardship. Together, these issues contribute to long-term vulnerability, social exclusion, and persistent poverty.

To break this cycle, urgent and coordinated interventions are needed, with a focus on:

  1. Sexual and reproductive health education.

  2. School reintegration and vocational training.

  3. Psychosocial support and GBV protection services.

  4. Economic and social empowerment of young mothers.

ODECH plays a vital role in addressing these challenges—working to empower young mothers in Muhura Sector, Gatsibo District to rebuild their lives, reclaim their potential, and become active, resilient contributors to their communities.

Niteguye Impinduka -

“Change? Bring it on!”

  1. I will be a role model for my daughter. I hope her life will not have so much pain as mine."

  2. "I will be able to ask for forgiveness. My future will be brighter."

  3. "My family and my relationship to be improved."

  4. "To be a true leader in my daily life!"

Karibu - Ikaze !

"As you walk into this room, you're not just entering a sewing class — you're stepping into a circle of support, growth, and new beginnings. Together, we create not only garments, but a future stitched with dignity, independence, and pride."

Ingabire Diane