Case Studies

New school helps children break cycle of poverty

Isatu is staying in education and building a better future for herself thanks to a new Plan International-built school.
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Education brings hope in hardship

Abdulai is determined to create a better future for himself now he attends a school newly-built by Plan International Sierra Leone.
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From fear to leadership

Princess is inspiring her peers and leading change in her community after taking part in Plan International's She Leads project.
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From selling coal to building schools

Working with Plan International Sierra Leone has helped Aaron expand his engineering business and create a better future.
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Academic and personal growth through school meals

Haja is focusing on her studies and a positive future with the help of a Plan International-run school feeding programme.
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School feeding keeps Ola in education 

Ola is now attending school regularly and his focus and motivation have improved thanks to a Plan International-run school feeding programme.
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Fuelling success

A school feeding programme run by Plan International is helping children like Isha remain in education so they can create a better future.
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The power of a school meal

Kadiatu's health and performance at school have improved thanks to a Plan International-run school feeding programme.
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Girls call for equality and empowerment in Sierra Leone’s…

On International Day of the Girl 2022, girls and young women took over the parliament of Sierra Leone to advocate for equality.
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Girls organise leadership conference for over 200 peers

The girls and young women participating in Plan International's She Leads project organised and led their own leadership conference.
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Hawa launches Africa’s first youth-led innovation centre…

Hawa Yokie, 22, is CEO of the Kamara Yokie Innovation Centre and is supporting young people from Sierra Leone to learn key tech skills.
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Why FGM should be abolished

Activists and survivors speak out against female genital mutilation (FGM).
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