In Troilo, Nicaragua, the path to adulthood is too often defined by limited choices.

Nearly 1 in 4 girls in Nicaragua becomes pregnant before age 19, and in rural communities like Troilo, rates are even higher. Many adolescents leave school early due to financial barriers, gender norms, and limited access to accurate sexual and reproductive health information. Economic opportunities for young people—especially girls—remain deeply constrained.

Without access to education, trusted information, and viable futures, early pregnancy becomes not just a risk—but an inevitability.

For over 10 years, La Charla has worked with over 500 youth to change that reality.

La Charla is a 100% youth-led, community-rooted movement that delivers comprehensive sex education through trained local youth leaders in rural Nicaragua. The La Charla model combines peer-led sexual and reproductive health education with scholarships and leadership opportunities for young people to equip them with both the knowledge, opportunities, and resources needed to delay pregnancy, stay in school, and shape their own futures.