Case Studies | Plan International Mali

Education in emergency: A little girl’s dream

Kadidia, 11, was forced to drop out of school and flee her home due to violence, but she is now safe and continuing her education in a learning centre.

Building a better future

Mahalia*, a survivor of abuse, is now running her own business and providing for her family.

Yunus: providing for his sisters and their education

Yunus, 24, is the sole provider for his family. Forced to leave his home due to flooding, he is finding solutions to take care of his family, including the education of his sisters.

Marry me or leave this village

Sixteen-year-old Awa*, a victim of early marriage and facing armed conflict, had to flee her village in the hope of a better future.

Youth activist speaks up for girls’ rights in Mali

Having stopped her own child marriage at the age of 13, Aissata, now 24, is speaking out for girls’ rights across Mali.

Girls in Mali stay in school and avoid early marriage

Girls like Salimata are avoiding child marriage, staying in school and participating in community discussions on the harms of child marriage.