Case Story on Breaking the Cycle: Father Becomes Champion for Ending Child Marriage

In Ethiopia’s Afar region, child marriage has long been seen as a cultural norm—but that is beginning to change. With support from EngenderHealth’s gender-based violence prevention programs, one father took a courageous stand to protect his daughters and challenge deeply rooted practices in his community. This powerful, community-led effort to end child marriage shows how education, faith, and local leadership can come together to advance girls’ rights and opportunities. Download the full case story to learn how community-driven change is breaking harmful cycles and building a brighter future for girls.