At age 14, Nur Aini was in school, working toward her dream of becoming a teacher. Then she got pregnant. 

Her pregnancy out of wedlock disappointed her parents, and Nur Aini considered an abortion, but was too scared. “My parents convinced me to get married, and I agreed because I figured it would lessen the burden on them,” she says. 

But that wasn't the end of Nur Aini's story. See where she is now in this beautiful visual story.  

Nur Aini's story isn't rare. In Indonesia, around 16% of girls in the country marry before age 18. That’s why Ipas trains health workers there to care for girls who experience pregnancy and child marriage with compassion and respect. And we work with local communities to protect girls’ rights from the start. 

Our teams around the world are doing the same thing wherever girls face high rates of child marriage, teenage pregnancy and school dropout. Because when laws and systems don't protect girls from these threats, that's a form of gender-based violence.  

The good news is that young people—like Nur Aini—and their local communities already know what’s needed. With our holistic approach and vast network of local partners, Ipas helps turn that knowledge into lasting change. 

With your support, we’re building a world where every girl can control her own body and future. 

Thank you, as always, for standing with us. 

Sincerely, 

Your friends at Ipas 

PS: There's no better time to give to Ipas than right now. All gifts made before Dec. 15 will be matched dollar for dollar. We're already more than halfway to meeting our $50,000 match, but there's still $24,668.50 left to unlock. Donate today and double your impact for women and girls around the world!