Addressing Teen Motherhood in Dzaleka, Malawi Location: Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi Teenage pregnancy in a refugee setting like Dzaleka often leads to a cycle of poverty and poor health. Without support, these young girls are forced to drop out of school, facing both social stigma and medical risks. Our newest initiative in Malawi is changing that narrative. S.S.W.H. provides a dual-pathway program for teen mothers: We don’t just want these mothers to survive; we want them to thrive. By equipping them with a trade and a healthy start for their children, we are breaking the cycle of dependency one family at a time.

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA For many immigrant families in Charlotte, the transition to a new country is filled with stress and financial pressure. Parents often work multiple jobs to build a foundation, leaving children with few outlets for creative expression or social integration. This June, S.S.W.H. is proud to launch our “Art & Play” Summer Camp. This program is designed specifically for children of low-income immigrant families. Beyond just “babysitting,” this camp uses art therapy and collaborative play to help children process the changes in their lives while building confidence and friendships. By providing a safe, free, and enriching environment, we aren’t just supporting the children—we are giving parents the peace of mind they need to focus on their work and their family’s future.

Location: Fizi Territory, South-Kivu, DR Congo In the remote villages of Fizi Territory, the distance between a home and the nearest clinic can be a matter of life and death. When the Mpox outbreak began to surface, Serve to Save Women’s Health (S.S.W.H) launched an immediate sensitization campaign to teach mothers how to identify symptoms before they became fatal. Mwajuma Jolie Doudu attended one of these sessions. Just days later, her son, Anicet, awoke with high fever and skin inflammations. While many in the village were unsure of what was happening, Mwajuma didn’t hesitate. “Because of the S.S.W.H. meeting, I knew exactly what I was looking at,” she shared. She rushed him to the medical center immediately. Thanks to her quick action, Anicet received treatment and recovered fully within a week. The Lesson: Health education isn’t just a lecture—it’s a shield. At S.S.W.H., we believe that an informed mother is the best doctor a child can have.