The recognition that women simultaneously perform multiple roles in society—as workers (economically productive role); as home-makers (consumer role); and as child-bearers and – rearers (Reproductive role)- has been late and slow in coming. It is also undeniable that the reproductive a workers, and most under pressure as home-makers. Hence, young women with young children are those who most need support, especially in their roles as mothers and home-makers, to enable them to fulfil their economic roles adequately, and also to enable them to participate in training and in civic and political life.