Breaking the Cycle: How Poverty and Inadequate Access to Health Drive Child Marriages in Africa
Webinar | June 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (SAST) | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (EAT)
Child marriage continues to trap millions of girls across Africa in cycles of poverty, poor health, and lost opportunities. This webinar brings together experts, activists, and organizations to discuss urgent, cross-cutting strategies that address these challenges through multi-sectoral collaboration and advocacy.
The Casey Foundation Africa and ACCERUS (Stellenbosch University), along with supporting partners, invite you to join this timely conversation. Together, we will explore how poverty and limited access to health services act as drivers of child marriage and what communities, policymakers, and stakeholders can do to break the cycle.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (SAST) | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (EAT)
- Organizers: The Casey Foundation Africa and ACCERUS – Stellenbosch University
- Registration Link: Click here to register
Purpose of the Webinar
- Raise Awareness: Explore the linkages between poor health, poverty, and child marriage across African contexts.
- Share Knowledge: Highlight evidence-based insights and real-world interventions that have shown impact.
- Foster Partnerships: Encourage collaboration among civil society, academia, governments, and communities.
- Advocate for Action: Discuss the need for integrated policies and practices that protect and empower young girls.
Discussion Focus
- How do poverty and inadequate healthcare access fuel child marriage?
- What policy, economic, and health interventions can effectively reduce child marriage?
- How can communities and grassroots movements drive sustainable change?
- What are some successful strategies that can be replicated across the continent?
Who Should Attend
- Public health professionals and researchers
- Child protection and gender equality advocates
- Policymakers and local government representatives
- Community leaders, educators, and youth champions
- NGOs, donors, and international development partners
Don’t Miss It
This is more than a discussion; it’s a call to action. Join us as we work together to create safer, healthier, and more equitable futures for Africa’s girls.