Case Studies

Meet the students campaigning for girls' rights
Despite high levels of discrimination and inequality in their communities, Aisha and Fatima are taking control of their own lives and supporting other girls and women to do the same.

Feeding more than 56,000 displaced people across Borno state
Following the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria, Plan International has been taking steps to provide critical support to vulnerable displaced communities through food distribution as prices soar in the country.

Sisters fight against the patriarchy in Nigeria
Meet Loveth and Gift – sisters from Nigeria who are determined to bring an end to the discrimination of girls and women in their country.

Improved nutrition reduces maternal and infant mortality
In response to high levels of maternal deaths and child mortality, Plan International Nigeria has improved the nutrition and health related behaviours of community members in 5 states.

Nigerian girls return to school after insurgents' terror
Plan International is supporting girls like Salma, 16, to return to school following the upheaval caused by Boko Haram attacks.

Addressing gender based violence in Nigeria
Plan International Nigeria is helping adolescent girls build life skills and acquire knowledge to claim their rights in Calabar.