The Invisible Burden on African Girls
An urgent call: 1 in 4 girls aged 15–19 experiences partner violence; nearly 37 million African adolescents live with a mental disorder.
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- The Issue
Mental Health Prevalence in Africa
27.3% of adolescents (aged up to 19) experience mental health distress.
Connecting Heart and Data
These aren’t just numbers—they represent lives burdened by unspoken trauma, limited access to education, and the invisible weight of abuse and displacement. Young girls in Cameroon and across Africa face mental health challenges at rates that are staggering and alarming.
I wish someone had told me it wasn’t normal, that it wasn’t my fault. Maybe I would have grown differently.
I was obedient, too quiet. No one saw that my tears were silent cries for help.
Healing began the day I realized it wasn’t my fault, and that I could speak about it without shame.
I discovered that my light shines brighter than I was led to believe.
Sharing my story helped me see that I’m not broken, I’m becoming whole.
There’s more strength in me than I ever thought. In my full potential, I can shine very bright.
When the memory no longer hurts but teaches, that’s when healing truly begins.
This is Why Nuvia Stands
Our programs exist to reverse this crisis. From trauma-informed workshops to community rebuilding and educational access, we give girls the safe space to heal and thrive.