Case Studies

Family recovers after West Java earthquake

Zaina and Lulu are among the children affected by the earthquake that struck West Java, Indonesia. Now living in an evacuation shelter, they are receiving the support they need.

Girls in Senegal use hip hop to push for political change

Coumba and Maguette write music that tackles the issues girls face in Senegal.

Young women farming their way to a more sustainable future

A new generation of entrepreneurial female farmers is using green skills to shake up farming, producing food and creating sustainable livelihoods for their communities.

Maham has hope for reproductive rights in the USA

Maham is exploring how she can use her leadership skills to effect change in Texas, after Roe v Wade was overturned in September 2021.

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.

Ukrainian teen refugees share images from home

Teenage girls now living in Romania share their memories from home, via the phones they use to keep in touch with friends and family.

Young people are stamping out period stigma

On any given day, around 300 million people globally will have their periods. But all too often, this natural and healthy part of life is seen as shameful and dirty.