In August 2026, Girl Interrupted will unite art, adventure, advocacy, and prevention to support adolescent girls in shaping healthier, stronger futures.
Climbing, Every Step Forward
What does it mean to climb a mountain?
For adolescent mothers, it means choosing to keep going.
Using the powerful symbolism of Mount Kenya, this journey will become more than a climb. It will become a moment of transformation. With every step, young mothers will show resilience, strength, and the courage to move beyond the limits often placed on them.
The climb will reflect their journey.
Facing challenges.
Building mental strength through goal setting, resilience, and self belief.
Moving forward, step by step.
This will not just be about reaching the summit. It will be about reclaiming confidence through achievement, rebuilding identity, and opening new paths forward. It will also be about creating a supportive community, where young mothers encourage one another and grow stronger together.
Along the way, the narrative will begin to shift.
From problem to potential.
From stigma to strength.
As they rise, they will not only transform their own paths, they will inspire others, becoming role models for what is possible.
Alongside them, youth advocates will walk, listen, and help carry these stories forward. Together, they will create space for dialogue, challenge stigma, and support open conversations around sexual and reproductive health and rights, with a strong focus on awareness, education, school re entry, and prevention.
The climb will also serve as a platform for advocacy, bringing visibility to adolescent pregnancy and the importance of informed choices, access to education, and long term support.
Each step will tell a story.
A story of persistence.
A story of hope.
A story of what becomes possible when knowledge, support, and opportunity come together.
On Board Together 