Case Studies

Radhika fights against menstrual taboos in her community

After learning about menstruation through a Plan International-run project, Radhika is supporting other girls to manage their periods.
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Skills training provides family with better future

Sita is among 120 young people gaining vocational skills, business skills, and life skills training to support their businesses and families.
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Ending discrimination against Dalit children in schools

Following training, Sita, a teacher from Karnali province, is ensuring Dalit children no longer face discrimination at her school.
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Married at 9, now an advocate against child marriage

Suwa, 79, is sharing the story of her own child marriage in her community to prevent children from having their childhoods disrupted.
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Inclusive, accessible schools for students with disabilities…

A project to redevelop a school in rural Nepal is supporting Shailendra to make the most of his education despite his visual impairment.
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Fighting discrimination to become anti-trafficking ambassador…

Juna was born with dwarfism and is campaiging to end trafficking in her community despite facing discrimination.
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Mobile phone repair training helps women into work

Samjhana has set up a mobile phone repair centre and is planning for a better future following skills training from Plan International.
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Meet the trailblazing young woman in the construction industry…

Sushma is smashing stereotypes around work and is now employed in the construction industry following skills training.
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Former child bride becomes anti-child marriage campaigner

Despite being married at 13, Poonam is leading positive change in her community and is supporting other girls to prevent child marriages.
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Training helps Rupa’s path to financial independence

Rupa is running a successful business and is providing for her family following training from Plan International Nepal.
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Unlocking potential of women with disabilities in the workplace…

Sabitri is among several young women with disabilties who have good jobs and are earning money for a better future following training from Plan International Nepal.
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Young woman with disability becomes sanitary pad entrepreneur…

After receiving training from Plan International, Chiring has tripled her income by making and selling reusable sanitary pads, and is thriving despite losing a leg as a young child.
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