Case Studies | Plan International Kenya

New technology improves birth registration and health services…

Healthcare and birth registration are improving in Kwale County, Kenya, thanks to some innovative new technology implemented by Plan International Kenya and partners.

Solar power provides new opportunities for female entrepreneurs…

Women are turning the lives of their families around in Kilifi county, thanks to a solar power project from Plan International Kenya.

Getting an education against the odds

Despite facing many barriers in her life, Kavindu is determined to get an education with the help of a Plan International Kenya bursary.

Involving men in family care and support

Nicholas, 46, is a single father who was unable to support his 2 children. However, following skills and money management training, he has turned his family’s fortunes around and is now supporting…

Digital training for teachers spreads use of technology

Teachers in Tharaka North are now better able to teach children about digital literacy following training provided by Plan International Kenya.

Children graduates as champions of change

Over 400 children have graduated as ‘Champions of Change’ after taking part in children’s clubs to support our work alongside girls to make cities safer places.

Skills training provides a new dawn for Naiserian

Three years ago Naiserian was so depressed that she tried to take her own life. Now, thanks to skills training, she has a good job and is spreading financial skills and knowledge throughout…

Young people work together to help end child marriage

Plan International held an inaugural youth conference in Zambia in September 2018 to provide a platform for young people across eastern and southern Africa to come together to discuss how to…

Former sponsored child provides skills training for children…

Michael, 27, from Kwale Country, Kenya, is a former sponsored child with Plan International. Now, at the age of 27, he is working alongside Plan International to improve the lives of children…

The young women taking on male-dominated professions in Kenya…

Meet Kenya’s next generation of welders and electricians. They’re all young women who are forging a new path, proving that stereotypes shouldn’t stand in the way of anyone’s ambitions.…

The Maasai warriors committed to ending FGM

In Kenya, a new generation of Maasai warriors are speaking out against the harmful practice of female genital mutilation.

Drought response helps 11,000 children stay in school

During droughts children are often pulled out of school by their parents. Our school feeding programme is providing children with meals, keeping them in school and keeping them safe.