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The Hungriest Places on Earth: Amina’s Story
In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, conflict and drought are causing devastating levels of hunger. When families are hungry, children go to class hungry, or are forced to miss or drop out of school, shattering girls’ dreams. Hunger in Mozambique 80% of people cannot afford an adequate diet 42.3% of children under five are stunted Amina’s […]
Halima’s Story
15-year-old Halima has witnessed sexual exploitation and abuse rise during the drought in Kenya. Her life is also being impacted. Last month, the Kenyan government declared the current drought affecting parts of the country as a national disaster, with Kilifi county named as one of the worst affected communities. The lack of pasture has killed […]
Saying “Yes I Do” to Economic Independence
21-year-old Rebecca is an independent young woman. She’s running her own business and teaching girls in her community valuable skills.
No Girl Should Miss School Because of Her Period
Many girls around the world are forced to stay at home when they have their period as they do not have access to the resources they need to manage menstruation in safety and dignity. Some girls end up dropping out of school altogether. Plan International is working to ensure that no girl misses out on […]
I’m Happy To Be Back in School
In Borno State, a region devastated by insurgency and grappling with a severely damaged economy, women and children – girls in particular – are among the most affected. 15-year-old Lisa is one of the 11 million children in Nigeria forced to drop out of school, the majority of whom are girls. The third child of […]
I Divorced My Husband To Finish My Education
Zainab got married when she was 17 years old and gave birth to her first daughter Mashallah a year later. In Zainab’s community in Sudan, parents are responsible for arranging their daughter’s marriages, usually without consulting the bride. “I got married after I finished my exams in my third semester at university. My husband promised […]
End Gender-Based Violence
We are calling on the Government to implement an emergency reform of the RSE curriculum in line with international best practice. Sign the petition.
Stop the Setback
For millions of girls, the future is already written. BUT IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. You can stop the setback and help girls rewrite their futures right now. You can keep girls in the classroom, where they belong. You can protect them from the dangers of child marriage and let them decide what […]
From Bully to Ally: The Boy Preventing Period Shaming
13-year-old Cephas is challenging myths & stigma surrounding menstruation.
