Case Studies | Plan International Nepal

Dipsikha’s journey from textbooks to tech

Dipsikha, a grade 10 student from remote Nepal, is discovering the world of technology for the first time through her school’s new ICT lab.

Surviving the flood: Susma’s story

As the monsoon returns, we reflect on last year’s floods. Susma’s story shows how holding on to each other helps us survive even the darkest nights.

My life after flood

As this year’s monsoon arrives, Durga, 18, from Sindhuli, shares how last year’s flood swallowed her home and changed her life.

Balkumari says, “Disability is not a barrier to success”…

Balkumari is proving that disability is not a barrier to success. With determination she has become an entrepreneur running a snack shop with her friends.

Deepa puts science theory into practice

Keen to learn more about science and technology, Deepa takes a hands-on approach, using her school's makerspace to put theory into practice.

I am an entrepreneur

Jun Maya is an entrepreneur from Bardiya. She has launched her micro-enterprise, creating handicrafts from waste and locally sourced materials.

Aakriti is a green economy entrepreneur

Aakriti, a 24-year-old is a determined young woman who’s turning opportunities into a sustainable livelihood through vermicompost production.

Sanju advocates for school safety

Thirteen-year-old Sanju from Sindhuli is a School Safety Champion committed to making her school and community much safer and more inclusive.

Bal Kumari is leading beyond barriers

Bal Kumari, a young entrepreneur who is deaf, took on the role of Ambassador at the Finnish Embassy for a day.

Chandraman builds a smoke-free community

Chandraman, a former migrant worker from Sindhuli, Nepal, is pioneering a smoke-free community through the Improved Cooking Stoves initiative.

Manu’s vision to end gender discrimination

Manu is from rural part of Nepal, Dolpa where she wants to become a role model to end gender discrimination.

Ranjita: A day of leadership at the EU Delegation

Ranjita, 16, is a young leader stepping into the role of EU Ambassador to Nepal for a day.