Benter Teenage Mothers Community-Based Organization (BTM-CBO) is a grassroots advocacy and empowerment initiative based in Busia County, Kenya, working to address the interconnected challenges of high teenage pregnancy, poverty, early marriages, unsafe abortions, and school dropout rates. Rooted in the community, BTM-CBO advocates for the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of teenage mothers and at-risk girls through awareness campaigns, mentorship, and community dialogue that challenge harmful cultural practices and stigma.

The organization promotes access to reproductive health information, supports re-enrollment and retention in education, and strengthens economic resilience through skills development and linkages to social protection services. By engaging parents, local leaders, schools, and health facilities, BTM-CBO works to create a supportive environment where teenage mothers can reclaim their futures and young girls are protected from preventable vulnerabilities.

BTM-CBO emerged from a deeply personal and compassionate response to this crisis. The organization was inspired by the vision of a young Catholic Priest who was born to a teenage mother, raised in poverty, and educated through the support of others.

Motivated by his life experience and commitment to service, he began mobilizing resources to support teenage mothers facing circumstances similar to those that shaped his own journey. His efforts soon attracted the involvement of a Catholic religious sister, family members, and other like-minded individuals, leading to the formal establishment of Benter Teenage Mothers CBO in early 2024.

Within the first six months alone, more than 150 teenage mothers reached out for support—some simply seeking someone to listen to their stories, others in need of counseling, education assistance, or a safe and accepting space to belong.