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Despite the hardships, Victoria is determined to pursue her passion for beauty. She undertook a makeup course to cultivate her skills and dreams of opening a beauty salon. In the meantime, her aspirations for graduation and securing a stable career are put on hold as the weight of motherhood looms over her.
Support Through Adversity
Victoria’s resilience is bolstered by support from local NGOs focused on aiding young mothers. The Dara Institute provides services aimed at guiding these mothers toward independence and empowerment. Social worker Katya Bauer emphasizes the importance of education, as many teenage mothers find themselves trapped in poverty without it.