Sexual violence has acute physical, psychological and social consequences, including depression, terror, shame, and loss of self-esteem. Female victims who become pregnant are likely to be rejected by their families and community. With no support and limited or no education, girls and their babies in these situations have little hope for the future. The project provides comprehensive residential care, including: 1) Healthcare and Emotional Support On arrival many of the girls suffer from malnutrition, anaemia, infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). At the project, the girls and their babies receive ongoing specialist healthcare, nutritious meals, clothing and other personal items. The girls are also given practical advice in areas such as breast-feeding, nutrition, hygiene and general child health, and information regarding STDs and family planning. Crucially, project workers also focus on the emotional recovery of the girls, who are still children themselves - some as young as 11 years old - with histories of violence, abuse and abandonment. The Director, a trained psychotherapist, and the social worker provide individual and group counselling to help the girls overcome their traumatic experiences and develop a loving bond with their babies. 2) Education and Vocational Training Many of the girls have had little if any opportunity to gain an education. Some are illiterate, while others can read and write but are too old for their grade. The project helps them develop reading, writing and arithmetic skills, as well as more vocational skills such as IT, arts and crafts, and pedicure and manicure. A strong emphasis is placed on motivating the girls and giving them the confidence they need to study and take forward their skills. On leaving the project girls have gone on to access secondary school, vocational training and even university. 3) Support for girls leaving the project When the girls leave, they and their babies are placed in a safe and supportive environment – preferably with their extended family or a foster family, and always out of the reach of their former abusers. The girls can continue to access support from the project when needed. In addition, reunions are held for ex-beneficiaries and the project has an emergency fund for girls who have left the home and found themselves in crisis situations.