Case Studies | Plan International Burkina Faso

Conflict-affected children rebuild their lives in Burkina Faso…

Issa and Abdou, 10, are rebuilding their lives after being caught in a conflict zone in Burkina Faso, Central Sahel.

Humanitarians on the frontline: “We must never give up”…

Project supervisor Cherifatou has experienced the most challenging living and working conditions, sharing the daily life of internally displaced communities dramatically affected by the hunger…

Entrepreneur stands up for displaced women

Rihanata has started a soap production business and trains displaced girls and women so they can rebuild their lives.

Absetou’s story: I will fight to succeed

Absetou* is a survivor of abuse and is among the crisis-affected young people receiving support from Plan International Burkina Faso.

New skills help forced marriage survivor look to future

With support from Plan International, Saoudata* is leaving forced marriage behind and is building a new life for herself as a hairdresser.

School gardening clubs in Burkina Faso

Children at school gardening clubs in Burkina Faso are fed, safe, educated amid conflict and a devastating hunger crisis.

Youth leader stands up for displaced girls’ rights in…

Bernadette is helping displaced girls learn new skills and earn an income so they can settle into their new homes.

Valentine the goat breeder undeterred by the hunger crisis

Valentine was able to start a livestock activity despite her disability. But today, massive inflation is jeopardising her business.

Youth leader acts as a voice for the displaced

Floriane, 18, is supporting food crisis and conflict-hit displaced women living in her town by talking to them and providing them with food.

Boy with disability enjoys games in a child-friendly space

Six-year-old Rahim improves his development and enjoys games in a child-friendly space in crisis-affected Burkina Faso.

The plumber smashing gender stereotypes

Life has not always been easy for Bibata, whose parents sent her to Burkina Faso after she had a baby. However, after completing vocational training with Plan International, she's now the only…