Supporting vulnerable girls to learn, develop and choose their future

Poverty, hunger, interrupted education and limited opportunity can place girls and young women at greater social and economic risk.

Through nutrition, education, mentoring and future vocational opportunities, MBNCF hopes to reduce vulnerabilities linked to school disengagement, poverty and teenage pregnancy.

My Basic Needs Charity Foundation community outreach photograph

A connected approach to opportunity

Nutrition and wellbeing

Regular food support helps protect concentration, energy and school participation, creating a stronger foundation for development.

Education and essentials

Books, clothing, educational materials and practical support can help girls remain engaged in school and participate with dignity.

Mentoring and encouragement

Trusted mentors can strengthen confidence, help young people recognise options and connect them with appropriate support.

Skills and future pathways

Future vocational and digital opportunities can widen choices for girls and young women with limited routes into employment.

Rural African village community landscape

Protection, consent and dignity come first

Programmes involving children and young people must be safeguarding-led, culturally informed and delivered through responsible local partners.

Stories and photographs should never exploit personal hardship. Support should strengthen agency, privacy and opportunity rather than define a young person by vulnerability.

Help create safer, stronger pathways for vulnerable girls

Support nutrition, education, mentoring and responsible future skills opportunities through a donation or partnership.