Roumana’s Story

A girl in a pink top and yellow handkerchief looks at the camera with her arms crossed

“My aunt tried to force me to marry a man I didn’t know. She took me to his house in a different region.”

Fanta’s Story

A girl stands with her arms in an equal sign and smiles at the camera

Having albinism has never been easy. In my community, there is a lot of prejudice. Plan offered me much more than just support – it gave me my self-confidence back.

Maria’s Story

Smiling woman with dreadlocks standing by woven wooden wall in sunlight.

Our sponsorship programme ensures that girls, like Maria, are able to complete their studies.

Asiya’s Story 

Child in a red shirt sits on a caregiver's lap draped in blue fabric, offering a sense of care and protection.

Asiya spent eight years in captivity. During this time, she was forced to marry one of her abductors.

Atou’s Story

Person in turquoise garment, standing at doorway, holding curtain, partially hidden face.

Niger has the highest rate of child marriage in the world, with 76% of girls married before age 18.

Aysha’s Story

Mother holding child in vibrant pink clothing, surrounded by lush greenery, smiling at the camera.

Aysha*, from Bhola district Bangladesh, had her childhood end too soon.

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