Mother at Fifteen

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Mother at Fifteen | A Participatory Film | Malawi | 2015 | 15 min

Mariam became a mother at the age of 15. As so many other underaged mothers in Malawi, she was forced to drop out of school and struggles to make ends meet.
The participatory short film A Mother at Fifteen shows how Mariam discovers film-making and uses it to engage with her community, peers and mother. The process of making a film, asking and answering questions, helps her gain confidence and strengthens her determination to continue her education. Empowered by the camera and the support of the film crew, she encourages other girls to share their own experiences.

For more info on the impact of this film, click here: https://steps.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Case-Studies-1.pdf