We woke up to the sound of guns and cannons
When conflict erupted in Sudan a year ago, Plan staff member Nahid Ali woke up to the sound of gunfire. Hear her story this World Humanitarian Day.
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Case Studies
The young reporter eliminating child marriage in her community…
Since Huyen began communications initiatives to end child marriage in her community, no students have dropped out of school to get married in 3 years.
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How play can advance gender equality
On the inaugural International Day of Play on 11 June, our projects from around the world show how play unlocks children’s potential and can advance gender equality.
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Across generations – periods through the ages
Conversations between grandmothers, mothers and daughters about menstruation through the ages.
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Rain can’t wash away Sarai’s hope and resilience
El Niño rains flooded Sarai's village. Since, through support networks, Sarai and other affected girls help each other to heal and look to the future.
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Mariam: determined to return to school despite child marriage…
Despite being married at 15, Mariam is back in school, determined to finish her studies, fight gender inequality and create a better future for her family.
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From school leavers to star teachers
Eunice, Kumba, and 200 other young women have been catching up on the learning they missed and have become certified as schoolteachers with real-life classroom experience.
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Salma is determined to stay in school – no matter what…
An illness made Salma lose her hearing, her ability to speak and her chance to go to school. But against the odds, she plans to become a teacher - and nothing will stop her.
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Teresa’s plan to strengthen girls’ adaptability…
Teresa, 15, and a friend plant trees to prevent landslides in rural Timor-Leste.
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Easter 1944: A children’s tea party to remember
A set of donated photographs unearthed a fascinating insight into the early days of Plan's work helping children caught up in the horrors of WW2.
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Shamirah: I want to see a future without stigma and discrimination…
Shamirah campaigns for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young women living with HIV. She shares her view on the future girls want.
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“The future I want is one where education comes above…
Twenty-two-year-old Aseel from Jordan wants education that prioritises student needs for the 21st century, otherwise those most vulnerable will be left behind.
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