Case Studies | Plan International Rwanda

How parental support shaped Amina’s cycling success

Amina, 16, is challenging the status quo, proving that girls, too, can excel in cycling. Once doubted by her own family, she has emerged as a rising star in the cycling scene.

Families enhance children’s nutrition to improve growth and…

Alice has been learning about nutrition. Preparing healthy meals at home, she is working to ensure her family recovers from malnutrition.

Refugee youth drive change by creating local businesses

In Rwanda’s refugee camps, young women and men are establishing small businesses, attaining financial independence, and driving community-centred initiatives.

Young agri-preneurs address unemployment in local communities…

After acquiring green skills through climate-smart agriculture Florida and Emmanuel have created jobs within their communities.

Refugee youth thrive through rabbit rearing

Diane, 23, is one of the refugee youth setting an example within their community through the impactful practice of rabbit rearing.

Nurturing positive fatherhood against domestic violence

François is a reformed father after a prolonged period of domestic violence. The father of 3 now stands as a beacon of exemplary fatherhood in his community.

Community cooking demonstrations tackle malnutrition in refugee…

Through community cooking demonstrations Alice, 17, equips parents with the skills to prepare balanced diets and develop healthy families free from malnutrition and stunting.

Proby: A brave young voice for equality in household duties

Proby, 16, has brought about positive change in her home, raising awareness on children's rights with her parents.

Joselyne: Elevating gender equality through the power of social…

Joselyne, 24, has made significant strides in advocating for girls and women’s rights, using social media to amplify her message.

Esther advocates for parental time in girls’ sexual education…

Esther, 18, advocates for girls' sexual education and parent involvement, based on her personal journey. She leads her school’s sexual, reproductive and health rights club.

Alliance: Refugee girl proves karate is not just for boys

At just 10, Alliance started her karate journey at her refugee community. For her, karate is a powerful tool for self-empowerment, especially for girls.

Denyse: Beyond my community’s gender norms as a girl welder…

Denyse, 21, is embracing welding as her chosen vocation, defying the prevailing norms in her community that welding is a pursuit for boys or men.