Amid war, a safe space for children to play

Healing at Plan International’s child-friendly spaces
How Education Is Helping Gaza’s Children Heal

In Gaza, displaced children are rediscovering hope through safe learning spaces, meals and psychosocial support.
Pictures from the Ukraine War

Maksym Demianiuk, a Ukrainian youth, captures poignant moments of resilience and hope through photographs as his city and its people navigate war.
Aissatu’s Story

Aissatu is 21 now. She lives with the physical and emotional consequences of FGM every day — but she refuses to stay silent.
Roumana’s Story

“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

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

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

They arrived in the night without warning.
Asiya’s Story

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

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