Case Studies

Fatoumata leads change in her community

The She Leads project is supporting young women like Fatoumata to speak up for their rights and lead change in their communities.
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School canteens boost learning amid food crisis

In crisis-affected Mali, children like Moussou and Assiatou are eating nutritious meals at school every day, boosting attendance, productivity and results.
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Salimata is back at school despite the crisis in Mali

Salimata is still able to attend school after her family received a cash transfer. In the future, she would like to be a dressmaker.
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Out-of-school girls take a seat in the classroom

Diatou is among thousands of out-of-school children entering the classroom for the first time to create better futures for themselves.
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Education for child marriage survivor

Despite being married at 15, Mariam is back in school, learning about her rights and is creating a better future for her family.
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Supporting girls to return to school post-COVID-19

Fatoumata, 14, has returned to school and is planning for a better future thanks to Plan Interational's Break Free! project.
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Young entrepreneur tailor made for sewing business success

Following skills training from Plan International, Coumba has her own business and is providing a better future for her family.
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A bright future for Mali’s solar power entrepreneurs

Sidi is able to provide for his family after taking part in a training scheme run by Plan International to learn about renewable energy.
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Displaced family survives hunger crisis

In crisis-affected Mali, Aissata and her husband take care of their immediate needs, earn an income and keep their children in school.
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Displaced woman supports her family through soap making

In a displacement camp in Mali, 33-year-old Hamssetou has started a soap making business. Her children can now eat and go to school.
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Meet the man fighting FGM in Mali

It is estimated that 9 out of 10 girls and women in Mali have undergone FGM. That’s why Dioro, 24, is taking the lead to end the practice in his community.
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Ending FGM in Mali: “The fight is hard but noble”

Coulibaly, 25, is among a number of young activists in Mali leading the movement to end female genital mutilation.
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