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All armed groups must respect the neutrality and independence…

We urge all armed groups to respect the neutrality and independence of humanitarian actors and to refrain from using or referencing our signage in their public messaging.

News / 19 May 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Emergencies
Tags: Child protection in emergencies

Policy brief: Sudan conflict 2 years on

This policy brief provides an assessment of the main areas of concern in the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

Publication / 24 April 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Education, Emergencies
Tags: Child protection in emergencies, Education in emergencies, Food crisis, Girls' education, Migrant and displaced children

Girls living through 2 years of conflict in Sudan

Hear from four girls who are living through the crisis in Sudan.

Case Study / 16 April 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Education, Emergencies, Protection from violence
Tags: Child protection in emergencies, Climate change, Education in emergencies, Food crisis, Gender-based violence

All change in Sudan

How crisis and famine is developing in Sudan, and what Plan is doing to support girls, young women and families.

Post / 15 April 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Emergencies, Protection from violence
Tags: Child protection in emergencies, Education in emergencies, Food crisis, Gender-based violence

Sudan women term life in conflict as ‘indescribable’…

Two women in Sudan tell of their harrowing experiences, being in a constant state of anxiety and fear as conflict in the country enters its third year.

Case Study / 14 April 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Emergencies, Protection from violence
Tags: Child protection in emergencies, Food crisis, Migrant and displaced children

Child-friendly spaces help children manage the trauma of conflict…

Child-friendly spaces provide a safe space for children affected by conflict to play, learn and reduce stress, blog by Davis Makori, Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Specialist, Plan International…

Post / 11 April 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Emergencies
Tags: Child protection in emergencies, Education in emergencies, Migrant and displaced children

Helen: I am a baker, but not of cake

Twenty-one-year-old Helen from Zambia and friends taking baking to a whole new level as they tackle harmful cultural practices.

Case Study / 28 January 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Sexual and reproductive health and rights, Youth empowerment
Tags: Sexual and reproductive health services, youth empowerment, Youth in media

Caroline’s quest to protect Kenya’s sacred coastal forests…

Through tree planting and football, Caroline, a community leader is helping rebuild a section of the Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests in Kenya.

Case Study / 23 January 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Emergencies, Skills and work
Tags: Climate change

Zhahruzaad: inspiring girls in Somalia to unite through sport…

Zhahruzaad started playing football young, defying social norms of her community where girls are often discouraged from taking an interest in sport.

Case Study / 22 January 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Youth empowerment
Tags: girls' leadership

Olivia is cycling her way to a brighter future

Olivia is a determined 20-year-old youth from Rwanda with dreams of bicycle mechanics, and participating in the upcoming World Cycling Championship.

Case Study / 21 January 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Skills and work, Youth empowerment
Tags: girls' leadership

Batoul: growing my business and my confidence

Batoul from Lebanon turned down a marriage proposal and was forced to stay indoors due to fear, until she decided to open an online business.

Case Study / 21 January 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Skills and work, Youth empowerment
Tags: Gender-based violence, girls' leadership, Livelihoods

Time is running out for Sudan students yet to sit their December…

400,000 internally displaced students in Sudan and 17,000 refugee students in Chad were unable to sit their final exams in December.

News / 21 January 2025 / Plan International Middle East, Eastern and Southern Africa
Categories: Education, Emergencies, Protection from violence
Tags: Child protection in emergencies, Education in emergencies, Migrant and displaced children

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All armed groups must respect the neutrality and independence…

Policy brief: Sudan conflict 2 years on

Girls living through 2 years of conflict in Sudan

All change in Sudan

Sudan women term life in conflict as ‘indescribable’…

Child-friendly spaces help children manage the trauma of conflict…

Helen: I am a baker, but not of cake

Caroline’s quest to protect Kenya’s sacred coastal forests…

Zhahruzaad: inspiring girls in Somalia to unite through sport…

Olivia is cycling her way to a brighter future

Batoul: growing my business and my confidence

Time is running out for Sudan students yet to sit their December…