Case Studies | Plan International Nigeria

Internally displaced mother creates a better future for her…

Yangana fled her home due to insurgents’ violence. Having completed training she is now working as a tailor and earning money to create a better future for her family.

Sexual health and parenting support for displaced mother of…

Mother of 11, Aisha, has learned about her sexual and reproductive health, developed a positive relationship with her children and has started earning an income thanks to Plan International's…

Health and gender equality strengthened in 5 countries

We’re removing barriers to quality health services girls and young women face in Bangladesh, Ghana, Haiti, Nigeria and Senegal to reduce maternal and child mortality.

Meet the students campaigning for girls’ rights

Despite high levels of discrimination and inequality in their communities, Aisha and Fatima are taking control of their own lives and supporting other girls and women to do the same.

Feeding more than 56,000 displaced people across Borno state…

Following the outbreak of coronavirus in Nigeria, Plan International has been taking steps to provide critical support to vulnerable displaced communities through food distribution as prices…

Sisters fight against the patriarchy in Nigeria

Meet Loveth and Gift – sisters from Nigeria who are determined to bring an end to the discrimination of girls and women in their country.

Improved nutrition reduces maternal and infant mortality

In response to high levels of maternal deaths and child mortality, Plan International Nigeria has improved the nutrition and health related behaviours of community members in 5 states.

Delivering education to Nigeria’s displaced children

Mobile learning centres allow girls like Fatima to follow their dreams, despite being displaced by conflict.

Nigerian girls return to school after insurgents’ terror…

Plan International is supporting girls like Salma, 16, to return to school following the upheaval caused by Boko Haram attacks.

Addressing gender based violence in Nigeria

Plan International Nigeria is helping adolescent girls build life skills and acquire knowledge to claim their rights in Calabar.