Stunning Photos Of Teen Moms' Struggles In Cameroon -- And How We Can Help
One photographer has captured glimpses of the reality of life as a teenage mother in underserved regions of Cameroon.
Artist Paolo Patruno visited the village of Bakumba last November to document young mothers in their daily lives. For his journey, Patruno partnered with nonprofit Human Is Right -- an advocacy group aiming to draw attention to human rights in Cameroon.
The series, "Girls: Women Too Early," is part of a larger photo project by Patruno, "Birth is a Dream," dedicated to raising awareness about maternal health in Africa.
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"My aim was to tell the stories of girls becoming women too early in Africa," Patruno said in a statement provided to The Huffington Post. "Many girls in the village drop out of school, having sexual relationships with young boys and becoming pregnant before the age of 18 ... missing their childhood and adolescence."
Christine with her little sister carrying heavy water tanks on their backs. Girls in Africa too often miss childhood.
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