Case Studies | Plan International Philippines

Little teachers with big hearts: How students helped create…

Elementary students in North Samar are helping create a reading centre to support non-readers in their school.

Arman’s story: Swimming through adversity

Arman, a husband and father, was so worried about his family’s safety that he decided to swim about five kilometers back home when Paeng hit their hometown.

Nini’s Story: A Mother’s Resilience

Nini from Upi, Maguindanao recounts her life as a 44-year-old mother living with a disability.

Micaella: Dreaming of better living conditions after flood

9-year-old Micaella recounts the worst flooding she experienced after non-stop rains poured in Las Navas, North Samar.

Dana: Inspiring Students After Typhoon Odette

Dana has always dreamed of becoming a teacher, but the impact of Typhoon Odette has made teaching much more challenging for educators in Southern Leyte. With help from Learner Kits provided…

Young and in pursuit of peace: A World Humanitarian Day feature…

Farhana, 25-year-old peacebuilder, shares how she contributes to the pursuit of peace amidst the complex humanitarian crisis in Maguindanao

Planting Seeds of Hope: How women are rebuilding their lives…

In the aftermath of Typhoon Odette (Typhoon Rai), women and children in Surigao del Norte became vulnerable to multiple health and safety risks. The Women-Friendly Spaces (WFS) initiative was…

Joy: Desperate measures

The ease of connecting to the Internet has made online sexual exploitation more rampant. This was how Joy (not her real name) became a victim.

Yna: Innocence lost

Many children have fallen victim to sexual exploitation initiated by those closest to them, their own family members. This was Yna's story.

Nicole: Dangerous Liaisons

13-year-old Nicole (not her real name) continues to deal with the aftermath of being sexually assaulted by a foreigner who was introduced by her friend.

Kristine: Promised lies

After finishing high school, 17-year-old Kristine (not her real name) was promised a job in Singapore, only to find out that she was being trafficked.