Pictures from the Ukraine War

A collage of four photos of destroyed or damaged buildings in Ukraine

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

A young woman in a blue tshirt looks at the camera

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

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.