Case Studies | Plan International Sierra Leone

Kadiatu – a force for change!

Girls and boys are questioning gender norms and becoming forces for change!

From school leavers to star teachers

Eunice, Kumba, and 200 other young women have been catching up on the learning they missed and have become certified as schoolteachers with real-life classroom experience.

Breaking barriers through sign language interpretation: Fatu’s…

As a sign language interpreter, Fatu has empowered individuals with hearing impairments and fostered a more inclusive society.

Meet the female carpenter defying gender stereotypes

Ramatu is pursuing a career in masonry and carpentry and encouraging other ladies to change the narrative and refuse gender stereotypes.

Small farming community builds village school

Fatima now learns in a comfortable classroom that supports her education, after her community came together to help their children access education.

Village leader brings education to the community

Wanting a better future for the children in his village, village leader Pa Saidu Kanu, brought the community together to build them a school.

Isatu: determined to stay in school

Overcoming challenges and refusing child marriage, Isatu is staying in education; determined to make her dream of becoming a teacher a reality.

“Education gives me hope”

Abdulai is determined to create a better future for himself now he attends a newly-built school in his community.

From fear to leadership

Princess is leading change and bringing gender equality to her school and community through her position as young person's representative.

From selling coal to building schools

Qualified engineer Aaron runs his own business. He is currently expanding, providing employment and training opportunities for many staff.

Academic and personal growth through school meals

Haja eats a full meal each day at school and has the energy to focus on her studies and a positive future.

Ola: school feeding helps us stay motivated

Ola regularly attends school since the introduction of a school feeding programme and has convinced his friends who used to skip school to attend with him.