Teenage pregnancy remains a major barrier to education for girls in rural Kenya. Stigma, limited family support and a lack of practical resources can make returning to school particularly difficult.

Working with Karibuni Kenya, BIGs begin with screenings of the documentary Milk. The screenings bring young mothers together and create a safe space to share their experiences. Participants then join workshops and mentoring groups covering sexual and reproductive health, birth spacing, nutrition and childcare.

Each group runs for twelve months, with support from health professionals and education leaders to help participants return to school or college. On average, 92% of BIG mothers return to and complete their education.

Alongside the groups, local teachers receive sexual and reproductive health training for use in schools across the county. Now in its fourth phase, the programme has supported more than 900 teenage mothers and reached over 15 schools and 13,000 households.