A frequently expressed sentiment in relation to rearing children is that “it takes a village”. Yesterday the question of where to find or how to build this village consumed a panel discussion directed towards helping teen mothers in Sophia.
According to Nutritionist Angela Applewhite- Hercules the initiative was crafted by the Ministry of Public Health’s Food Policy Division initiative after they learnt of the number of teenage mothers registered in the Sophia Health Centre’s Teen Mother’s Support programme.