The Lifeline Nehemiah Project (LNP) on Friday, 9th January 2026, announced the successful implementation of its 2YoungLives initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at supporting pregnant underage girls across the country.
According to the Administrative Director at Lifeline Nehemiah Project, Philimon Kamara, as of December 2025, the project has proudly mentored 202 pregnant teenagers, providing them with vital resources and guidance to navigate their challenging circumstances.
He continued that through 2YoungLives, the beneficiaries received small business capital to foster economic independence, antenatal care support to ensure their health and well-being, and dedicated mentors to offer emotional and psychological guidance. “Impressibly, the project recorded no maternal deaths, a testament to the effectiveness of the support provided. However, six stillbirths were reported,” said Mr. Kamara.
He also disclosed that notably, all mentees were encouraged to continue their education during and after pregnancy, with 76 adolescent girls receiving educational support and successfully returning to school, adding that six others have been attached to technical and vocational institutions, equipping them with skills for a brighter future.
Despite these successes, he furthered, the project acknowledges the challenges faced by some of the young mothers, including migration, lack of family support, and feelings of shame that led to school dropout. The Lifeline Nehemiah Project remains committed to addressing these issues and providing comprehensive support to its beneficiaries.
He concluded that the 2YoungLives project underscores the importance of community-based initiatives in empowering young girls and promoting their well-being, which, according to him, the organization’s efforts serve as a model for future projects aimed at supporting vulnerable populations.
Lifeline Nehemiah Projects have been making an impact in Sierra Leone since 1992, and now work in 8 districts in urban and rural settings, responding to the issues identified by communities and working with them to solve problems.
LNP vision is to see orphaned children and disadvantaged young adults, women, and girls in Sierra Leone thrive in safe communities and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways. We seek to find solutions to the challenges of poverty by equipping individuals, families, and communities for sustainable development.
