Case Studies | Plan International Benin

Girls’ football team transformes norms in their community

Female football players in Benin are winning trophies, transforming gender norms, staying in school and learning new skills to follow their ambitions.

My business is thriving and my child is going to school

Wakila is building a successful business and is providing for her family after joining a savings group and learning key financial skills.

Sophie: A young entrepreneur innovating in Benin’s green…

Sophie is a young entrepreneur from Benin who has a diverse business and is calling for positive change in her community after attending a training programme.

Pascal returns to school

After having to leave school to work on his family’s farm, Pascal is now back in full time education and aspires to be a doctor in the future.

Young activist champions sexual rights

Majoie is on a quest to raise awareness and share her knowledge of sexual and reproductive health with other young people from her community.

Girls campaign for equality in education

Anything a boy can do a girl can do too. Young women are taking control of their futures through education and knowledge on pregnancy and early marriage.