Case Studies | Plan International Nepal

Across generations- periods through the ages

Three generations – grandmother, Tilki, her daughter, Rita and granddaughter, Pushpa, share their different experiences of managing their periods.

Deukali and her community rebuild together

Introducing Deukali, a 38-year-old who is collaborating with her community to acquire new skills and essential tools to clear debris from her damaged home. She is currently constructing a temporary…

Deepa and Parbir: Earning while rebuilding their community

After an earthquake destroyed their home and community, Deepa and Parbir acquired new skills to help rebuild their community while earning an income.

Manbir uses skill to build a temporary shelter after earthquake…

Undeterred by disability, Manbir built his family a transitional shelter with such skill it enabled other villagers to learn from his work.

Devi: Child bride to hairdressing professional

Devi, 24, has become a role model for other girls in her village after opening her own hairdressing salon, despite getting married early at 16.

Dekbir rebuilds his home after Jajarkot earthquake

Dekbir, born with a disability and compelled to leave school in order to assist his family, is rebuilding his home following the Jajarkot earthquake.

Jajarkot earthquake, Birvi’s journey of loss and hope

Birvi, 66, is a survivor left homeless after the recent earthquake. Birvi battles cold nights as she bravely begins to rebuild her life.

Girls fight harmful traditional practices

Fourteen- year-old Attima from Jumla wants to become a lawyer to advocate for children's right to end harmful traditional practices in Nepal.

Girls use entrepreneurship to fund their education

Shristi has developed her livlihood skills and become an entrepreneur so she can fund and continue her studies.

Babita uses art to fight climate change

Babita is passionate about her artivism, using it to advocate for girls' education amidst the harsh realities of climate change.

Chandrakala leads campaign in support of girls’ education…

Eighteen-year-old Chandrakala and her friends are leading a fundraising campaign to support girls' education in Bardiya.

A leader in the making: Girls Takeover

Fifteen-year-old girls’ rights activist Neha takes over the role of Secretary General of the NGO Federation of Nepal for a day.